HINDMARSH GREENING: TREE PLANTING

Hello

Don't forget its National Tree Day

this Sunday

We will be planting trees at The Torrens Road Urban Forest

Starting at 9-30am

and meeting at CNR Exeter Tce & Torrens Rd Renown Park

updated 24/07- SUPREME COURT CASE: SCCIV-10-874

The Charles Sturt Council sponsored inquiry into the Ombudsman is set to kick off on September 1st this year. (hat-tip MICHELLE ETHERIDGE at the Messenger)

Council has directed its legal team to proceed with an appeal should the matter not be dealt with in a satisfactory manner.


Possible restriction to Councils’  ability to Appeal.

Recent changes to the Local Government Act, which direct Councils to enter into a caretaker mode after the close of nominations for the regular council election, may limit the window of opportunity for an appeal against an adverse finding in this Supreme Court case.

The Act bans Council from making decisions during the Caretaker period which, among other things, allow

“…a particular candidate or group of candidates to use council resources to their advantage.”

A decision to appeal a judicial finding relating to the Ombudsmans’ investigation into Charles Sturt Councillors, if it were taken by the Council during the caretaker period,  could be argued as benefiting one group of candidates - that is,  those candidates who were recontesting their positions.


POLICY REVIEW – LEGAL ADVICE

Charles Sturt Council will consider at its meeting Monday, 26/07/2010, the recommendation of the Policy Review Committee in relation to”Council Member Legal Advice Policy”. This policy contains information  pertinent to the Ombudsman affair. Item 3.30 page 103 Appendix A continued, states:


Section 39 of the LG Act describes the level of legal protection afforded to Council members, viz:


(1) No civil liability attaches to a member of a council for an honest act or omission in the exercise, performance or discharge, of the member’s, or the council’s powers, functions or duties under tis or other Acts.
(2) A liability that would, but for this section, attach to a member of a council attaches instead to the council

It could be argued that the Ombudsmans inquiry by itself would not give rise to any civil liability on the part of individual Councilors.


The recommended policy goes on to say:


4. Policy


Council members will, in accordance with this policy, be provided access to legal advice. This will generally be facilitated by the Chief  Executive in his normal administrative role. The Chief Executive may delegate this authority and responsibility, in accordance with this policy, to other Council officers.


Where legal advice has been sought in relation to a matter that is relevant to the performance or discharge of Council’s role, function and objectives, members will be provided access to the full text of the legal advice

Council in its in camera  resolution of the 15th June,( Page 19.  CL Minutes 15/06/10)
determined to:

(b)  require  the  Ombudsman  to  permit  those  the  subject  of  his
interviews to have legal representation at the interview and to
provide transcript to them of that interview

The question could be asked as to whether these requirements for legal aid are intended to be paid for by the Council, should the need arise.

SOLIDARITY WITH THE HACKNEY CITIZEN

Council threatens online newspaper with injunction...

http://www.hackneycitizen.co.uk/2010/07/05/hackney-citizen-appeals-for-funds-to-fight-legal-battle-against-council/

CULTURAL MAPPING PROJECT - LMC

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Message from hindmarshactivists@gmail.com:

Land Management Corporation

Delivering. Places.

Level 8 North, Riverside Centre North Terrace, Adelaide

South Australia 5000

GPO Box 698, Adelaide 5001

DX: 56502

Tel:	+618	8207	0801
Fax:	+618	8207	0830

lnfo@l=.sa.gov.au wvAv.1mc.sa.gov.au

Viv Streeter

Hindmarsh Activist Group

18/06/10

Ref. 05-22-15-04-0009

Dear Viv,

Bowden Urban Village - Cultural Mapping

The Land Management Corporation (LMC) recently acquired the 10.25ha Clipsal site at Bowden and the 5.9ha Origin Energy Site (former Brompton Gasworks) at Brompton.

Over the next decade LMC, in conjunction with the private sector, will transform the sites into an inner-city, medium and high density, mixed use village, with the aim of achieving a range

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0, broader policy and strategic objectives outlined within the South Australia Strategic Plan and the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide .

LMC is finalising the engagement a consultancy team comprising heritage architects and a social historian to record an understanding of the cultural and industrial heritage of the Bowden Urban Village site, comprising both the Clipsal and Origin Energy site. The consultant will focus on documenting the tangible i.e. the structures, artefacts and recent industrial activities on and around the site and the intangible i.e. the stories, the memories and themes relevant to the site.

The primary aim of this 'cultural mapping' exercise is to identify and record elements of historical significance and provide suggestions on how they might be refolded into the development project. We envisage the process will inform opportunities for the re-use of materials in public art projects, heritage trails and visual themes which reflect the' local identity.

To help guide the consultant, LMC will establish a steering group comprising representatives from key local community groups. In the first instance the steering group will work with the consultant to finetune the project scope and identify the stages of work.

We are writing to the Hindmarsh Activist Group to seek a nominated representative who would be interested in actively participating on the steering group. The nominated representative should have a keen interest in local history and be able to disseminate information, and progress of the steering group, through an extensive local network. It is

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envisaged the steering group will meet during business hours, approximately 4 - 6 times over a six month period, at a suitable location in the Bowden / Brompton area.

LMC is also seeking participation from the City of Charles Sturt and other community groups including the Hindmarsh Historical Society, Bowden Brompton Community Group, Bowden Residents Action Group, Hindmarsh Greening and the Adelaide & Inner Suburbs branch of the National Trust.

Attached for the information of interested representatives is an outline of the 'terrns of reference' for the proposed Cultural Mapping Steering Group. Should you require further information regarding this matter please contact Andre Stuyt on 8207 0874 or 0411 779 611.

We look forward to a representative from the Hindmarsh Activist Group participating in this unique initiative.

Yours sincerely,

Sandy Rix

General Manager - Projects

Leadership and Innovation. Sustainable Development. Liveable Communities. Successful Partnerships. Project Management. Land for Growth.

Government of South Australia

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Message from hindmarshactivists@gmail.com:

LMC Cultural Mapping Steering Group

(Bowden Urban Village Project)

Terms of Reference

1. Introduction

What is Cultural Mapping?

Cultural mapping involves a community identifying and documenting local cultural resources.

Through this research cultural elements are recorded — the tangibles like galleries...distinctive landmarks, local events and industries, as well as the intangibles like memories, personal histories, attitudes and values.

After researching the elements that make a community unique, cultural mapping involves initiating a range of community activities or projects to record, conserve and use these elements.

(Reference: tulapping Culture: Aguide for cultural and economic development in communities, Canberra: The Commonwealth Department of Communications and the Arts, 1995).

The Bowden Urban Village (BUV) is medium and high density, mixed use redevelopment project which will occur on the former 10.25ha Clipsal site at Bowden and the 5.9ha Origin Energy Site (former Brompton Gasworks) at Brompton.

The Bowden Urban Village cultural mapping process is being facilitated to:

●           Develop and record a comprehensive understanding of the historical aspects of the former Clipsal Site, Bowden and the former Origin Energy Site, Brompton as depicted in the tangible i.e. the structures, artefacts and remnant industrial activities that remain in the area and the intangible I.e. the stories, the memories and themes relevant to the area;

●           Identify the tangible and intangible elements that can be effectively incorporated into the redevelopment area. These mediums may include the development of public art, precinct signage, heritage trails or the collection and storage of artefacts within the existing curatorial institutions.

2. Purpose and Scope

This Land Management Corporation (LMC) Cultural Mapping Steering Group (CMSG) will facilitate the exchange of information, views and ideas between its members and the Cultural Mapping and Survey project consultancy about the research, recording and implementation of cultural heritage matters associated with the BUV project area.

In particular, the purpose of the CMSG is to:

●           provide a steering role in the direction of the project;

●     receive reports from the consultancy appointed to undertake cultural heritage research and recording in the BUV project area;

●           assist LMC and the consultancy In identifying cultural heritage items/elements (physical and non-physical) in the BUV project area that may be researched and documented, as well as individuals with knowledge pertinent to these items/elements;

●           oversee the scope of works required to identify and record artefacts, objects, structures and stories that are relevant to the BUV project area;

●           exchange views and ideas about suggestions for adaptive reuse strategies and/or ways relevant items can be included in the redevelopment area creating a physical and virtual experience and providing public enjoyment for residents and visitors through experiencing heritage, natural and cultural assets; and

●           facilitate communication between the LMC and the CMSG regarding heritage issues relating to the BUV project area.

It is expressly not the purpose of the CMSG to debate the demolition or removal of physical structures in relation to the BUV project area.

Meetings are facilitated by Andre Stuyt (LMC), and the Cultural Mapping Project is directed by Sandy Rix – General Manager, Projects (LMC).

1.       Membership

Nominated Representative (Hindmarsh Historical Society)

Nominated Representative (Adelaide & Inner Suburbs Branch of the National Trust) Nominated Representative (Bowden Brompton Community Group)

Nominated Representative (Hindmarsh Greening)

Nominated Representative (Hindmarsh Activist Group)

Nominated Representative (Bowden Resident's Action Group)

Linda Lacy (Cultural Heritage Project Officer - City of Charles Sturt)

Andre Sluyt & Barbara Dickens (LMC)

Membership may be broadened, to fulfil the steering role of the group, through expert advice, if and/or when required.

2.       Role of Members

4.1 Role of LMC

The role of LMC representatives at the CMSG is lo:

●  share information with CMSG members and the consultancy about LMC's project activities relevant to the cultural heritage of the Bowden Urban Village project area;

●  where necessary in the context of the area being discussed, disclose confidential information relevant to the Bowden Urban Village project but only if the CMSG members agree to respect the confidentiality of the information to be disclosed. The disclosure of confidential information will be at the sole discretion of LMC;

●  provide timely responses to matters raised by CMSG members and the consultancy relevant to the areas of the Bowden Urban Village project that are undergoing cultural heritage research;

●  provide administrative support to the CMSG including the preparation and distribution of minutes, agendas and other papers as necessary;

●                       convene CMSG meetings;

●     engage the consultant while having regard for the discussions and recommendations of the CMSG;

●     meet all Consultant expenses;

●     take the lead role in instructing the consultant while having regard for the discussions and recommendations of the CMSG; and

●     respect the confidentiality of information disclosed by CMSG members. Disclosure of confidential information will be at the sole discretion of CMSG members.

4.2 Role of CMSG members

The role of each CMSG member is to:

●     identify items/elements in the Bowden Urban Village project area that may be subject to cultural heritage research, documentation and suggestions for refolding into the development by the consultancy;

●     assist the consultancy in its collection of oral histories by identifying individuals with knowledge about the cultural heritage of the Bowden Urban Village project area;

●     share information with the consultancy about cultural heritage relevant to the Bowden Urban Village project area;

●           provide expert advice/considered feedback/suggestions for adaptive reuse strategies and/or ways relevant items can be included in potential cultural tourism infrastructure as required; and engage in robust discussion in response to suggestions;

●     undertake a steering role by providing direction to the LMC's consultant engaged to undertake the cultural mapping exercise through discussion in meetings;

●     not disclose to any external party information that LMC representatives say in the course of a CMSG meeting is confidential;

●     not author any news releases or give response, on behalf of the CMSG, to media enquiries pertaining to this cultural heritage survey project;

●     attend Steering Group meetings;

●     review and provide comments on draft reports;

●     as a group, respond to and comment on final reports; and

●     share information with communities and committees but not distribute to any party any draft or final report or any copy thereof until 1.) the final report is released publicly or 2.) without prior written approval of LMC.

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