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Situated at 52 Dunrobin Road, Hove, this facility is a non-profit community service owned by the City of Holdfast Bay. The facility provides a diverse range of services for older people that include residential care options, home care and rehabilitation programs.

Alwyndor Aged Care comprises of:
• Hostel (Low Level care)
• Hostel respite (Low care)
• Nursing Home (High Care)
• Flexible use unit (High Care)
• Community Care packages
• Home & Community Care programs
• Rehabilitation and Support Services (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Podiatry and Social Work)

For eligibility criteria and fees contact reception on
Ph: 8296 5888 or
E-mail: alw_reception@holdfast.sa.gov.au

A social history museum at Glenelg Town Hall, Moseley Square, Glenelg featuring a multimedia exhibition which celebrates and interprets the history and culture of Holdfast Bay. A team of friendly and knowledgeable Volunteers welcomes visitors and helps them conduct a self-guided journey through the exhibits to discover the stories of early European settlement in 1836, links with Federation and life by the sea. The mezzanine gallery features an engaging exhibitions program which supports and promotes the work of emerging and established South Australian artists. Free Admission and open daily, except for Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day from 10am to 5pm. Group Bookings welcome.

An initiative of the City of Holdfast Bay supported by the Commonwealth Government through the Federation Fund.

Council has free (PUSH & HOLD BUTTON FOR A FEW SECONDS TO ACTIVATE) barbecue facilities on the following reserves.

Patawalonga banks Anderson Avenue
Newhaven Avenue
Margaret Street
Marina East
Wigley Reserve by the Buffalo
Parkinson Reserve off Alison Street
Partridge House Partridge Street
Da Costa Reserve Wyatt Street, Glenelg East
Seaforth Park Tarlton Street
Wattle Avenue Esplanade, North Brighton
Bindarra Reserve Esplanade, Brighton
Angus Neill Reserve Esplanade, Seacliff
Kingston House Cameron Avenue, Kingston Park
John Mathwin Reserve Scholefield Road, Kingston Park
Coastal Reserve Burnham Road, Kingston Park.
Council is responsible for all maintenance including cleaning.

Residential properties:
Council will organise a Contractor who will invoice Council for European wasp nest destruction only. Bee and (native) wasp nest call-outs/eradication need to be negotiated between contractor and resident.

Public/Council land:
Contractor will invoice Council for all call-outs/eradications on public land.

Situated at Burnham Road Kingston Park, and adjacent to the sea, 17 kms from the city and near to public transport. The 4 STAR facility offers modern clean facilities including executive and family cabins, powered sites, large playground, tennis courts and boat ramp.

For further details, contact Managers Rick and Libby Birchmore, Tel 8377 0833 Fax 8377 0628

It is permissible to operate a business from home providing it does not disturb or detract from the enjoyment of the area for your neighbours and complies with the definition of “Home Activity” as described in the Development Act. You do not need to apply for Council approval if you comply with all the regulations. However, it is recommended that you contact Council to discuss your proposed activity to ensure that you comply.

Cats
The law requires that a cat owner must provide some form of identification on the cat. Identification must be in the form of name, address and phone number on a disc attached to the cat’s collar.

There are other forms of identification, which cannot be seen such as a microchip implant.

If a cat does not have identification the law regards that cat to be feral. Should you know the owner of a nuisance cat it is recommended you speak to the owner.

Desexed cats are less likely to roam and cat owners should be encouraged to contain their cat indoors, especially at night.

Should you trap a feral cat it is suggested that you take it to a veterinary surgeon, RSPCA or the Animal Welfare League to confirm it does not have a microchip.

RSPCA
• 25 Meyer Road, Lonsdale, 8382 0888
• 10am-5pm weekdays, 10am-2pm weekends
• Will hire a cat trap for a $20 deposit and a $2 per day charge. There is no charge to put down a feral cat.

Animal Welfare League of SA Inc
• 1-19 Cormack Road, Wingfield, SA 5013
• 10am-4pm, 8268 4188
• There is no charge to put the cat down providing the cat is delivered in their trap.
• Donations are appreciated.

Traps can also be hired from the following:
Kennards Hire, 8296 3999, 8296 1001
Corner South and Seacombe Roads, Darlington SA 5047

Pest Control Service
Mr Balfour (8298 4109) can provide a cat or possum trapping service – fee negotiable.

There is no restriction on the number of cats a person can own in the Holdfast Bay area but if the domestic cats cause a nuisance (eg, bad odours) contact the Council.

Possums
A possum is a protected animal. It cannot be destroyed unless you have a Permit from National Parks and Wildlife. This Permit can be collected from the Belair National Park
(8278 5477). You may legally trap a possum without a permit but if you relocate the possum it may die because possums are territorial creatures.

An option is to provide a nest box that will relocate the possums from your roof cavity.
Possum Re-Housing Service, Mobile 0419 834 748 can provide this service or other options.
The Animal Welfare League will accept a possum providing you have a permit from National Parks and Wildlife.

North Brighton Cemetery
Address: Adjacent to the Brighton Secondary School Campus, Brighton Road, Somerton Park. Please enter via western entrance off King George Avenue.

St Judes Cemetery
Address: Rear of St Judes Anglican Church,
444 Brighton Road, Brighton

Contact: Cemetery Officer, City of Holdfast Bay,
24 Jetty Road, Brighton SA 5048
Phone: 08 8229 9938 or emergency after hours
0417 886 057
Hours: 8.15 am to 5.00 pm

Council in conjunction with the Australia Day Council of SA Inc honours citizens, young citizens and community groups conducting local events with awards which are presented during the annual Australia Day celebrations. Nomination forms become available at Council Offices circa August each year.

CITIZENSHIP
The Department of Immigration is responsible for the approval/refusal of all applications for Australian Citizenship Tel 131 880.

Application forms are available from Council Offices, or by telephoning Customer Service on 8229 9999. Citizenship Ceremonies are conducted locally at irregular intervals.

COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAMS
(Jointly funded by Council and Home and Community Care program)
The Community Care programs offer a range of support services which assist eligible residents to remain in their own homes. A fee for service applies to all Community Care programs but inability to pay will not preclude access to help.

Who is eligible for Community Care Programs?
Frail, aged or younger people with a disability and the carers of those people.

Volunteer Support
A range of services is available whereby Volunteers assist local residents with transport to medical appointments, assistance with shopping and bill paying, accompanying in taxis to appointments outside of the area and friendly visiting that may include reading or writing assistance for people with impaired vision. A small contribution in the form of a donation is requested to cover the costs of volunteer transport reimbursements. Priority is given to residents at greatest risk and where a suitable volunteer is available. An assessment is carried out in the client’s home.

Long Term Domestic Support
The cleaning program supports eligible residents with ongoing flexible services which can include cleaning, washing, ironing and other household support tasks. It aims to assist those with minimal support needs, with referral to other agencies a pre-requisite should needs increase to a more complex level. A set fee applies. An assessment is carried out in the client’s home.

Short-Term Domestic Support
The cleaning program offers support for eligible people who because of ill-health, admission to hospital or carer stress are unable to manage house cleaning, changing bed linen or hanging out laundry. Up to six visits can be provided to assist with cleaning and household tasks. No set fee applies- the cost is determined by negotiation. An assessment is carried out in the client’s home.

Respite Support
A Regional Carer Support program can provide flexible services designed to meet specific needs of carers. Help with cleaning can be arranged, plus a range of general household tasks, as determined at the time of assessment. A set fee applies. An assessment is carried out in the client’s home.

Lunch Club
This program supports isolated, older people who do not have ready access to social groups and for those who have lost the confidence to join in group activities. An outing to a lunch venue and trip in the Community Bus is offered on a regular basis. A set fee for the bus applies, plus the cost of lunch. An assessment is carried out in the client’s home.

For further details please contact Community Services Department, Tel 8229 9999.

A wide range of social, recreational, educational and personal development groups and organisations meet in Council’s community centres.

For information about these activities, please contact the centres concerned listed below.

Services: Glenelg Community Club runs activities for senior citizens on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 10am to 4pm and Saturdays from 12 noon to 4pm. Entertainment and speakers, indoor bowls, snooker and bridge. Exercise sessions Easy Moves held on Fridays. Hall is available for hire.

• Glenelg North Community Centre
Kibby Reserve, Alison Street, Glenelg North, SA 5045
Tel 8293 1313 Mr R H (Bob) Owen, (Glenelg Brass Band)

Services: The Centre is the home of the Glenelg Brass Band and is used by a wide variety of Community Groups and organisations.

• Holdfast Bay Community Centre
51 King George Avenue, Hove, SA 5048
Tel 8298 7422 Fax 8298 7798
Email: hbcc@arcom.com.au

Hours Office 9 am to 5 pm, Mon to Thurs- Fridays 9.00am to 3.30 pm. Facilities available after hours by arrangement.

Access For wheelchairs, toilets for the disabled.
Transport can be arranged for HACC programs.

Services A wide range of Recreation, Social & Fitness activities for all age groups in the community.

Home & Community Care Program (HACC) – specifically for the frail aged and people with disabilities, offers social and recreational activities.

Computer Courses in various Microsoft packages – only
6 students & 2 tutors per course.

Provision of meeting or activity space for community groups during working hours and out of hours.

Voluntary work available in the office, ground maintenance & gardening, community bus drivers and helping in the HACC program.

Function Hire Mawson Hall & Commercial Kitchen facilities available for functions – see Hall Hire.

• Partridge House
38 Partridge Street, Glenelg, SA 5045
Tel 8294 5992 Fax 8376 1394
Email Address partridge@holdfast.sa.gov.au
Website www.weddingsa.com/partridge/

Comment Partridge House, built in 1899 is the home for a wide variety of community groups and organisations, and with its well maintained gardens is an ideal venue for weddings and seminars. Please contact the resident caretakers, Ray and Sandra Warley for all enquiries.

Council provides funds from within its annual budgets to support local non profit clubs, groups and organisations to provide durable equipment and/or improving facilities or services which benefit the Holdfast Bay Community.

The donations are advertised early each financial year, with a variety of amounts available for projects which Council will fund on a 50/50 project cost basis. Applications must be submitted on the appropriate form, and projects completed within the year of funding.

The City of Holdfast Bay has produced a Community Profile for use by community groups, Council, investors, business, students and the general public. The Profile provides up to date information about the community, housing, features and trends in the City of Holdfast Bay and is based on the 2001 Census of Population and Housing published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The Profile, prepared by i.d consulting, presents data in simple, clear tables and charts with concise factual commentaries and comparisons between the 2001 data and the1996 and 1991 Census data where appropriate.

The Profile can be accessed through Council’s website at www.holdfast.sa.gov.au.

Local transport is provided to aged or disabled persons residing within the City of Holdfast Bay by means of Community Bus or private vehicles (volunteers).

Transport is provided to local food shopping outlets, library, community centres and medical appointments.

Cost is by donation and advance notice or bookings are required. Please contact Mr Torrey Wilson, Coordinator, Tel 8229 9969.

Development approval consists of both Provisional Planning and Building Rules consent. Development approval is required for various types of construction. In determining what requires Development approval, it is recommended that you seek advice from Planning and Building Officers at the City of Holdfast Bay.

When lodging an application for Provisional Development Plan Consent you need to provide relevant fees (calculated by Council at the time of lodging the application) plus three copies of:

• A site plan (scaled 1:100 or 1:200) showing all existing structures and any proposed structures, as well as retaining walls, levels of the land and how stormwater will be retained on the site;

When lodging an application for Provisional Building Rules Consent you need to provide relevant fees (calculated by Council at the time of lodging the application) plus two copies of:

• Complete working drawings (scale 1:100) showing the site plan, floor plan, roof plans, elevations, sections and construction details;

• If building costs more than $12,000 you also need to provide indemnity insurance for domestic building.

A Disabled Persons Parking Permit allows the vehicle displaying the permit to park in a disabled persons parking permit area or to exceed a time limit area (as per Australian Road Rules).

A Disabled Persons Parking Permit does not allow a vehicle displaying the permit to park in any other parking zone.

Registration
All dogs must be registered at 3 months of age. Dog registration renewals are due on 1 July each year and are accepted until 31 August. It is an offence to keep an unregistered dog for longer than 14 days.

Some concessions do apply. Written proof of desexing is required when registering a desexed dog for the first time.

Please notify Council of any changes to the dog(s) previously or currently registered to your property (ie. notify us of any dogs that have died, been sold or given away) and especially if you move address.

Further information on all aspects of Dog Control can be obtained from the Customer Service Centre on 8229 9999.

Dogs Lost
Most lost dogs are picked up and taken to the RSPCA at Lonsdale. Under the Dog & Cat Management Act any dog impounded may be disposed of after 72 hours from the time of impounding.

You need to act fast if you lose your dog. Below are some things you should do:
• Enquire at Council (phone 8229 9977)
• Contact the RSPCA (phone 8382 0888)
• Ring all local vets
• Contact adjacent Councils
• Put an advertisement in the paper
• Put a notice in the local school
• Visit your local school and playground
• Put a note in every letterbox in your area

Dogs on beaches
Dogs are permitted on the foreshore at all times but are subject to the following conditions:
• Dogs must be on a lead between 10.00am and 8.00pm every day when daylight saving is in force.
• Dogs can be exercised off the lead at all other times but they must be under effective control at all times.

Effective Control
Your dog is considered to be under effective control if;
• You can see your dog at all times
• You are able to control your dog in any circumstances
• Your dog must respond immediately to your verbal commands
• Your dog is in close proximity to you
• Your dog does not run up to other people or animals without permission
• Your dog does not chase, harass or cause a nuisance to any person, animal or bird
• This may mean that to be under effective control your dog needs to be on a lead at all times.

any details about the perpetrator of the spill (name, address, vehicle registration, number business name etc.)

Council approval is required for a masonry (brick, cement etc) fence higher than one metre and any other kind of fence (colorbond, galvanised iron, wooden etc) higher than 2.0 metres (measured from the lower of two adjoining finished ground levels). Fences located within a Local or State Heritage

approval irrespective of size. Fences with a height in excess of 1 metre within 6 metres of an intersection of boundary alignments on corner sites also require Council approval.

Any fence less than 2.0 metres in height, located on a common boundary needs to conform to the requirements of the Fences Act. Available from the Customer Services Centre, a booklet prepared by the Legal Services Commission of SA highlights the issues relating to fences and the law.

A list of available venues for hire within the Council area is published in the Community Section.

Council will not accept the following items as part of the normal weekly rubbish collection, and does not provide a local collection facility for same.

Pesticides, Pharmaceuticals, Cleaning Solvents, Paint Thinners, Paints, Varnishes, Stains, Photographic chemicals, Batteries, Coolant, Pool Chemicals, Unknown chemicals.

These items may be delivered to The Hazardous Household Waste Depot operated by the EPA, on the corner of Magazine Road and Henschke Street, Dry Creek on the first Tuesday of each month 9am-12 midday.

The History Centre collects and preserves the history of Holdfast Bay and provides an information service for the benefit of the public.

Open Times (unless given differently on the answering machine)
Tuesdays 8.30am – 7.00 pm
Wednesdays and Thursdays 8.30am – 4.30 pm
Fridays 9.30 am – 12.00 noon.

The History Centre is situated at
Ringwood, 14 Jetty Road, Brighton SA 5048
Tel/Fax 8296 7500
Email: djessop@holdfast.sa.gov.au

(Jointly funded by Council and the Home and Community Care program)
The Home Assist program provides information, practical help and/or support for eligible residents in the City of Holdfast Bay who require help to maintain their homes and gardens. Services may need to be prioritised in some instances according to safety and security issues and demand for some programs. A fee for service applies to all Home Assist programs, but inability to pay will not preclude access to help.

Who is eligible for Home Assist Services ?
Frail, aged or younger people with a disability and the carers of those people.

Home Maintenance, Safety and Security
Home Assist provides help with a range of minor home maintenance tasks, including gutter cleaning, replacing tap and toilet cistern washers, replacing light globes and installing smoke detectors and replacement batteries. Practical

advice related to security issues is available, plus fitting of window and door locks, and grab rails (following an Occupational Therapists’ referral).

Gardening and Pruning Service
Home Assist provides an occasional service which offers pruning of medium to large shrubs and large trees, and gardening tasks which can include weeding, digging over garden beds, planting shrubs and seedlings and removal of garden waste (a dump fee applies)

Trade Referral Register
Home Assist maintains a listing of local self-employed tradespersons willing to undertake work at reasonable rates. All tradespersons have undertaken a Police check, reference check and carry Public Liability insurance cover.

For further details, please contact Community Services Department, Tel 8229 9999

The vaccines listed in the Standard Childhood Schedule for immunisation are available at Council’s Immunisation Clinics. The vaccines protect against:

Diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, haemophilus influenza type b, meningococcal type C, measles, mumps and rubella.

Vaccines available for adults are:
Adult diphtheria and tetanus, hepatitis b, meningococcal type C.

Clinics are held every:
1st Thursday of every month 10.00 am – Noon
1st Thursday of every month 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
3rd Thursday of every month 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm

Jetty Road Mainstreet Board seeks to ensure the continued viability of a most vibrant and successful commercial precinct, for retailers, the banking and commercial sector, property owners and importantly for the consumers, visitors and general community. The Board works to attract business, implement streetscape projects and marketing and promotional programs to improve the consumer and visitor experience through sustainable development.

• Operators of jet skis and kite surfers are banned from launching or retrieving their vessels from any part of Council’s foreshore and boat ramps.

• Operators of motor boats and windsurfers can only launch and retrieve their vessels from the Seacliff Boat Ramp.

NO vessel can be beached along Council’s foreshore.
Jet skis can only be operated between the following hours
• Monday to Saturday 8am – 8pm
• Sunday 9am – 8pm

All operators must be aware of the vessel exclusion zones and speed restrictions and must not moor a vessel to a jetty or other structure or navigational aid.

JP’s are authorised on the recommendation of the State Attorney General to witness and attest many documents such as:
• Statutory Declarations
• Affidavits
• Waver of Rights
• Search Warrants
• Drug Warrants
• Divorce Documents
• Certify copies of original documents
• Witness the signing of Power of Attorney and Guardianship documents, providing the JP is satisfied with the capability of the signatory.

Please refer to the Community Section - Law & Citizenship for a short list of JP’s by way of suburb within the City of Holdfast Bay.

A JP is available at
• Brighton Civic Centre every Monday 10am – 12 noon.
• Glenelg Library every Friday 10am – 12 noon.

Call in to see the duty JP or contact Customer Service to make an appointment. (home visits available by arrangement)

A more extensive list of local JP’s is available upon request from Council’s Customer Service Centres.

Postal Address PO Box 665, Brighton SA 5048
Address 5 Cameron Avenue, Kingston Park SA 5049
Tel 8358 1666

Comment The home of George Strickland Kingston, Deputy Surveyor of first settlement and later MLC and speaker of the House of Assembly, and later of his son Charles Cameron Kingston, Premier of SA from 1893 to 1899 and one of the Founding Fathers of Federation. The facility is available for hire for weddings etc. (See also Halls for Hire)

Holdfast Bay Library Service has two libraries situated at Brighton and Glenelg. Brighton Library is located at 20 Jetty Road, Brighton. Glenelg Library is situated at 2 Colley Terrace, Glenelg. Both libraries are easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the Council Contacts page of this section for Library opening times.

Online Catalogue
The Library’s online catalogue is available on the Library’s website at:
http://www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/libraries/search_library_catalogue.htm
This allows you to search the library catalogue, place holds and renew your library items from home.

Online databases
The library subscribes to online databases, that are available on the library’s website at:
www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/libraries/databases_links.htm
You will need your library card to use these databases at home or within the library.

These databases are:
• Australian/New Zealand Reference Centre
• Electric Library Australasia
• Magpies: talking about books for children
• Gale Health and Wellness Resource Centre

Computer Facilities/Services
Computers are available for public use. Bookings are essential. There is no charge for this service. However, there is a charge for printing.

Services include:
• The Internet (including Email)
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Access, and Powerpoint.
• Jaws for Windows and Zoom Text available on a public access computer for patrons with sight impairment.

Home Visiting Service for the Homebound
This service is offered to library members who, for health reasons, are unable to visit the library. Trained volunteers deliver library materials to the home. For further information, please contact the Library.

Pre-school Storytime
During the school term there are free sessions for pre-school children at both libraries. Programs are available from the libraries.

School Holiday Program
Each school holidays, both libraries offer free activities for children. Details are published in Splash! the Children’s Library Newsletter, which is available from the libraries two weeks before the school holidays begin. Bookings are essential.

Books in Languages Other than English
There is a collection of material in languages other than English. If the language you require is not available please ask at the Library as titles are replaced regularly.

Cassette Book Collection for the Vision Impaired
To access this service, patrons need to have a letter from their doctor or a health care professional to say they have a special need. Further information is available from the Library.

A booklet, produced by the Community Mediation Service of SA, is available which outlines the law relating to tree problems between private neighbours and suggests some practical ways in which problems may be avoided. Contact the Customer Service Centre for further information on 8229 9999.

Trees with trunks greater than 2.0 metres in circumference (measured at 1.0m above the ground) or in the case of trees with multiple trunks a total circumference of 2.0m or more and an average circumference of 625mm or more requires Development Approval. Refer to ‘Significant Trees’ information.

Council is the relevant authority in the processing of Development Applications and enforcing offences in the course of development being undertaken. However, Council is not an authority in the case of civil disputes.

Council’s standard development condition for construction states that construction should take place between 7am and 7pm Monday to Saturday, with the exception of public holidays, and the builder must take all practicable steps to minimise the impact of noise emissions on neighbouring properties.

Noise complaints related to domestic premises, including loud music, party noise, band practices, should be directed to SAPOL.

If machinery or industry generated noises cause a nuisance, contact the Noise Abatement Branch of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Telephone 8204 2004.

Council may by notice in writing given to the owner or occupier of any land;
• require that person to reduce and keep reduced the height of the hedge, if there is a hedge within six metres of the intersection or junction of two or more streets and of a greater height than one metre measured from the level of the footpath or roadway abutting the same.

• To destroy all inflammable undergrowth upon the land or to destroy all inflammable undergrowth upon the land within such distance from the boundaries as specified in the notice.

“Inflammable undergrowth” means and includes grass, weeds and other growth which, whilst not then inflammable, will, if not destroyed, become inflammable in the ordinary course of the season.

• Arrange to have the vegetation that has become overgrown and is encroaching over Council property and restricting pedestrians and vehicles access of the footpath and/or roadway cut back and remove all cuttings from the footpath within ten working days.

If the property owner does not comply, Council may cut the hedge, cut inflammable undergrowth, remove the encroaching plants or materials; and recover all expenses incurred from either the owner or occupant of the property. Should Council be required or requested to remove and/or clean up any vegetation a fee of $120 minimum ($30 per ½ hour or part thereof, a minimum charge as for two hours work) will be charged.

• In person – cash, cheque, money order, EFTPOS, Bankcard, Mastercard, Visa, American Express

• By mail – cheque, credit card, American Express or money order (post dated cheques will not be accepted). All payments to be sent to PO Box 147, Brighton SA 5048

• Australia Post – in person at most Australia Post Offices or phone 13 18 16 to pay by Australia Post Billpay

• B-Pay – payments can be made from your savings, cheque or credit card account by calling the Customer Service Division at your participating financial institution.

• Pensioner Concessions
A remission of up to 60% of Council rates (up to a maximum of $190.00) is allowed in respect of dwellings owned and occupied by pensioners who are holders of Pensioner Concession cards. For further information on the concessions please phone SA Water on 1300 650 950 or the City of Holdfast Bay on 8229 9999. Application forms are available from the City of Holdfast Bay.

• Self Funded Retirees
This concession is administered by RevenueSA. If you are a self-funded retiree and currently hold a State Seniors Card you may be eligible for a concession toward Council rates (up to maximum of $100.00). For further information please phone RevenueSA on 1300 366 150. Application forms are available from the City of Holdfast Bay.

• Unemployed Persons Concessions
The Department of Human Services (DHS) may assist with the payment of Council rates for your principal place of residence (remissions are not available on vacant land or rental premises). Please contact your nearest DHS office for details.

Late Payment of Rates
• The Local Government Act 1999 provides that Councils impose an initial fine of 2% on any payment for rates, whether by instalment or otherwise, that is received late. A payment that continues to be late is then charged a prescribed interest rate on the expiration of each month that it continues to be late in accordance with S181(8)(c) of the Local Government Act.

• The Council issues a fines notice for payment of rates when rates are overdue i.e. unpaid by the due date. Should rates remain unpaid for more than 21 days after the issue of the fines notice then the Council refers the debt to a debt collection agency for collection. The debt collection agency charges collection fees that are recoverable from the ratepayer.

• The Local Government Act permits a Council, on the application of a ratepayer, to partially or wholly remit rates or to postpone rates, on the basis of hardship. Where a ratepayer is suffering hardship in paying rates he/she is invited to contact the Council to discuss the matter. Such inquiries are treated confidentially by the Council.

• The Council has adopted a policy that where the payment of rates will cause a ratepayer demonstrable hardship, the Council is prepared to make available extended payment arrangements.

Council enforces parking restrictions in a number of major shopping centres within the City where the owners of the shopping centres and Council have made an agreement for such enforcement. Some of the offences include:

• Exceeding the specified time limit
• Parking in a Disabled Persons Parking Area (without displaying a permit)
• Incorrectly parking in a Loading Zone
• Parking in a No Standing area
• Parking in a Permit Area (without displaying a permit)
• Parking in a Restricted Parking Area (motorcycle only, taxi zone, emergency vehicles only, etc.)

For further information please contact Regulatory Services Department on 8229 9977.

Council has a free rat baiting program available to residents. Rat baiting services are provided on a Tuesday morning by Adams Pest Control. Please contact Council for inclusion in the program.

The Seacliff Youth Centre, situated at 32 Yacca Road, Seacliff SA 5049, is the major recreation/youth centre situated within the City.

The centre provides a wide range of activities catering for all ages from kindergym for pre-schoolers, judo, calisthenics, and gymnastics for the energetic youth and yoga for more mature persons. All conducted in a friendly caring atmosphere, run by a responsible community club. Tel 8296 4995 (Centre) for further enquiries.

After hours security patrol service which operates along the foreshore, with the aim of increasing community safety within the Holdfast Bay Council area. Provides after hours emergency support as well as summer security and night parking inspection services within defined areas. Tel 8229 9974 (8.30am to 5.00pm) A/H 8400 6920

The City of Holdfast Bay has an objective to conserve significant trees in the Holdfast Bay Council area which provide important aesthetic and environmental benefit. Any tree which has a trunk circumference of 2.0m or more, or in the case of trees with multiple trunks, that have trunks with a total circumference of 2.0m or more and an average circumference of 625mm or more, measured at a point 1m above natural ground level is considered a significant tree. Certain trees are also listed in Council’s Development Plan.

Any tree damaging activities to a “Significant” tree may require development approved. Tree damaging activities may occur either above or below ground level and includes:

• Removal of a tree;
• Killing or destruction of a tree;
• Branch or limb lopping;
• Ring barking or lopping; or
• Any other substantial damage to a tree

People should have regard to not only significant trees within their own property but also those of neighbours.

Smoke alarms are now required to be installed in new domestic dwellings, and in many dwelling additions.

For houses built and occupied prior to 1 February 1998, the minimum requirement is an alarm powered by a 9-Volt battery

For houses purchased on or after 1 February 1998, the minimum requirement is an alarm connected to the mains power supply, or an alarm powered by a 10 year battery. Alarms must be installed within six months of the transfer of title.

For houses built since 1 January 1995, the house should be been fitted with a smoke alarm connected to the mains power supply, with a 9-Volt battery back up power supply.

The City of Holdfast Bay Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program is a joint project with the Patawalonga Catchment Water Management Board. The aim of the project is to reduce the amount of pollution entering the local stormwater system which flows into local creeks and rivers and to our local beaches.

Only clean rainwater should enter our drains. Under the Environmental Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003 no wastewater or pollutants must enter the stormwater system. This includes air conditioning wastewater, washdown from vehicles and animals, pool back wash water and garden waste. Failure to do so may result in a $300 fine.

A local Pollution Prevention Officer is available to assist all businesses and residents in the City of Holdfast Bay to identify practices that may impact adversely on the stormwater quality, and how pollution issues can be rectified.

A Spillsafe Carwash Mat is also available free of charge to Community Groups undertaking fundraising car washes.

For more information or assistance in preventing stormwater pollution, or to report pollution incidents please phone the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Project Officer on 8229 9959.

As of 1 January 2004, a swimming pool that has a depth exceeding 300mm and, in the case of an aboveground or inflatable swimming pool incorporating a filtration system, requires development approval.

For further enquiries contact Council’s Development Officer Building on 8229 9956.

All new pools must have a continuous safety barrier which restricts access by young children to the pool and immediate pool surrounds, to be maintained by the pool owner. Owners of pools installed before July 1983 are encouraged to upgrade their pool fences to meet the standards for new pools.

In addition to the courts at the many tennis clubs listed in this book that may be available for hire, there are several tennis courts which the public can use without booking, free of charge, on a shared basis.

Seaforth Park, Tarlton Street, Somerton Park (1 court)
Bowker Oval, (eastern side) Bowker Street, Somerton Park (2 courts)
Kingston Park Coastal Reserve, Burnham Road, Kingston Park (2 courts)
Brighton Tennis Club, off Keelara Street, Brighton (2 courts when not used for Club commitments).
Dover Square Tennis Club , Dover Square, South Brighton (4 courts when not in use by club)
Holdfast Bay Tennis Club, Williams Ave, Glenelg East (2 courts when not in use by Club)
Sutherland Park, Bath Street, Glenelg South (1 court)

Tourism and event activities within Holdfast Bay are coordinated and overseen by Council’s Tourism and Business Development Unit. The unit has responsibility to work with other industry partners to promote and market the region as Adelaide’s premier seaside destination. One of the unique features of our destination are the weekend Glenelg markets, conducted in the summer months between October and May each year. Another significant promotional effort includes the staging of hundreds of large and small events each year. Council works with organisers to ensure that complex needs such as infrastructure requirements, planning logistics and necessary permits are identified and smoothly implemented to ensure each event’s success. Details of tourism marketing activities, Glenelg’s weekend markets, as well as event coordination requirements can be obtained by contacting Council’s Tourism and Business Development Unit, phone
8179 9500.

Home Assist maintains a listing of local self-employed tradespersons willing to undertake work at reasonable rates. All tradespersons have undertaken a Police check, reference check and carry Public Liability insurance cover.

The City of Holdfast Bay offers volunteering opportunities for approximately 300 volunteers involved in environmental, cultural tourism, aged care and transport, youth, and library services.

In addition, there are individuals offering volunteers services in such areas as computer data entry and JP services.

Following the initial interview and Police Clearance, volunteers are required to go through the Council Induction Program before being allocated to specific programs where they will receive on-going training and support and, in some cases, travel reimbursement. Appointments can be made with Torrey Wilson, Volunteering Development Officer on 8229 9969.

Waste management has become a major problem around the world today, society in general is becoming increasingly aware of the need to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Household Garbage Collection and Disposal
Mobile bins are available in 120, 140 and 240 litre capacity. For information on how to purchase these bins please contact the Council on 8229 9999.

Kerbside Recycling Collection Service
Council provides a recycling pick up once a fortnight. For information on what you can recycle and your recycling pick up day please contact the Waste Management enquiry line on 8444 1754.

Hard Rubbish Annual Collection
Council provides a hard rubbish collection each year. Residents are notified by post, the local Messenger and Council’s quarterly publication, the Holdfast Bay Views.
For information please contact Council on 8229 9999.

Green Waste Collection
Green organics waste is a user pays system. For more information please contact the Waste Management enquiry line on 8444 1754.

Council provides donations to young residents who have been chosen to represent their State in sporting, musical, cultural events or competitions.

Applications must be submitted on the appropriate form, and donations will be made on an ongoing basis throughout the financial year.