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Council's Role

The City of Holdfast Bay has responsibilities under the Public and Environmental Health Act, Development Act, and Dog and Cat Management Act. The Council also has the power to make its own regulations and by-laws.

About Council Meetings

One of the primary and most important functions undertaken by the Mayor and Elected Members is to attend and participate in the decision making process at Council meetings. Decisions made at a formal Council Meeting provide the direction and authority for the ongoing operation of the Council.

Hayama - Our Sister City

In 1997, the City of Holdfast Bay signed an agreement with the Town of Hayama in Japan, to formalise the Sister City arrangement between the two communities. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this arrangement, another formal agreement was signed in 2007.

Careers

Our people are fundamental to our success as an innovative and progressive Council. We provide a diverse range of services to the Holdfast Bay community, so employment opportunities can include Professional, Administration, Planning, Community Services to Aged Care.

Elected Members

The Elected Members for The City of Holdfast Bay Council.

Council Committees and Workshops

We actively encourage members of our community to attend Council Committee meetings. On some occasions, meetings are closed when topics of a confidential nature are being discussed.

Wards

The City of Holdfast Bay consists of four Wards, Glenelg, Somerton, Brighton and Seacliff. Each Ward is represented by three Ward Councillors

Council Documents

The publications that inform Council’s strategic directions and objectives. These documents are regularly reviewed and updated as required by legislation or in response to changes and community expectations.

Achievements

Read about the City of Holdfast Bay's highlights and achievements over the last year.

Council Rates

All land within a Council area (except for land specifically exempt as prescribed in the Local Government Act 1999) is rate-able.

CEO's Message

Holdfast Bay has everything on offer, including 11km of Adelaide’s best, most accessible beaches

Community Engagement

Your Holdfast is an easy and convenient way to share your views – any time, day or night – on the issues that shape our city.

Council Meetings - Agenda, Reports and Minutes

All council decisions are made at council meetings or through them. They are either made at the meeting or under delegated authority to others.

News

Your Holdfast - Projects and new initiatives

This page lists the projects and new initiatives The City of Holdfast Bay are committed to in 2019-2020. Click on the links to take you to the project pages