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Look out for Look East
09/07/2024
The Winter edition of Look East will be arriving in your letterbox any day now. Filled with stories about your community, our City, upcoming events and a message from Mayor Bria, this edition also features the Hall of Fame winner and finalists of the 2024 Eastside Business Awards, plus more!
Download: Look East: Winter Edition 2024 (PDF)
Our bi-annual newsletter, is distributed to ratepayers, residents and businesses within the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.
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Celebrate your Zest for Life this August
05/07/2024
The Council is once again hosting its Zest for Life program which encourages positive and active ageing.
Come along and join in the fun, meet a new friend and learn something new one of the tours, seminars, workshops or social activities.
To explore the Zest for Life program and to make a booking, visit: Zest for Life
City of NPSP and the AFL Gather Round in 2025
04/07/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has welcomed the AFL’s decision to lock in dates for the third instalment of AFL Gather Round in South Australia.
The Council hopes to once again be a part of the action next year, following the success of the games played at Norwood Oval in both 2023 and 2024.
With the nation’s spotlight on our beautiful City, the Norwood Food & Wine Festival that attracted more than 70,000 people, and a weekend that delivered significant local economic benefits, the Council has many reasons why it wants to host the AFL Gather Round in 2025.
So watch this space!
To find out more, visit: Media Release
Image credit: South Australian Tourism Commission
City of NPSP adopts 2024-2025 Budget
02/07/2024
The Council has adopted its 2024-2025 Budget, with more than $58 million in capital works at its centrepiece.
This year’s Budget will result in an average residential rate increase of 7.01% or $149, bringing the residential (average) rate to $2,040.
To read more, visit: Media Release
The Council welcomes back Santos Tour Down Under in 2025
24/06/2024
The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters has once again welcomed the exciting opportunity to be a part of the Santos Tour Down Under, with EFEX Men’s Stage 3 launching from The Parade, Norwood, on 23 January 2025.
With international media filming our leafy green streets and promoting the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ cosmopolitan lifestyle all over the world, being a part of the Santos Tour Down Under is an incredible opportunity.
To find out more, visit: Media Release
St Peters Street Upgrade Project sweeps 2024 Landscape Architect Awards
24/06/2024
The Council's $4.45million upgrade of St Peters Street has received four awards at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) 2024 Landscape Architecture Awards.
The St Peters Street Upgrade Project is a once in a generation project in that it traverses eight avenues and completely overhauled a tired residential street with crumbling infrastructure.
The upgrade took over a year to complete given its size and complexity, but the result has seen the amenity rise a very high standard, which includes wider footpaths, verge and median plantings and over 150 trees planted on both sides of the street.
To find out more, visit: Media Release
NAIDOC in the City of NPSP
21/06/2024
Our City will celebrate NAIDOC Week, with an official ceremony tonight, followed by a month long exhibition at The Gallery at St Peters Town Hall complex.
The exhibition, Kapi Wala (which means running water), is about the transference and movement of water in Kapingku Putintja (the rain time) and it showcases paintings and ceramics by artists from Iwiri Arts and KU Arts.
There will also be artist led workshops including basket weaving, storytelling, face painting, bush tucker and artefacts and jewellery making.
To find out more, visit: NAIDOC Week
Image credit: Ngura Tjuta Munu Tjukula Tjuta, Audrey Brumby, Iwiri Arts
Another new playground in our City - at Koster Park, Trinity Gardens
11/06/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters will be home to another new playground with the installation of contemporary equipment at Koster Park in Trinity Gardens.
The Council has ensured that the redevelopment of the playground honours Koster Park’s rich history while ensuring it remains functional for years to come.
Last month, the Council officially opened new facilities at Cruickshank Reserve in Maylands and next month Burchell Reserve, in St Peters, will be open in the public.
To find out more, view our: Media Release
The figures are in for this year's AFL Gather Round!
06/06/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has enjoyed a financial boost from the 2024 AFL Gather Round weekend. Economic data for the month of April shows that the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, and in particular the suburb of Norwood, benefitted from an increase in spending this year compared to 2023.
To read the news story visit: InDaily
View our: Media release
New State Government rules to protect tree canopy
21/05/2024
New planning regulations have been introduced by the State Government to protect a greater number of trees.
Taking immediate effect, the new regulations will protect trees with a smaller trunk circumference.
The trunk size for regulated trees has been reduced from two meters to one metre, and the trunk size for significant trees will go from three metres to two metres.
Exemptions for trees based on distance from homes and pools have also been reduced.
The regulations have also introduced new pruning limits, allowing 30 percent of the tree’s canopy to be removed only every five years.
To find out more, visit: SA Government
Thank you for completing the Council’s Community Survey
15/05/2024
The Council would like to thank and acknowledge the 400 residents and 200 business operators who took part in our biennial Community Survey.
Undertaking the survey assists the Council on how to prioritise our services, programs and infrastructure while improving our performance to meet the community’s needs and expectations.
You can read the results of the Community Survey in the Winter edition of Look East, which will be delivered to your letterbox and available on our website in July.
Have your say on the Council's draft Annual Business Plan and Budget
10/05/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is seeking your input on its draft 2024-2025 Annual Business Plan and Budget.
We want to hear your comments on the projects, programs and services that the Council is undertaking in 2024-2025.
To provide your submission, complete the online form or the printable form, or you can write to us and/or attend the Information Night on Monday 27 May.
For more information and to have your say, visit: Community Consultation
Win a Ford Puma ST by spending $25 on The Parade
01/05/2024
Shoppers and visitors to South Australia’s Premier Mainstreet, The Parade, who spend $25 or more have the chance to win a Ford Puma ST-Line, valued at $35,250.
The second prize is a Sequioa Lodge Stay for two people and a Prancing Horse Luxury Driving Experience and the third prize is two $100 Parade Gift Vouchers per week for six weeks.
To find out more, visit: Media Release or Shop to Win
Sewerage leak - Second Creek at Stepney
01/05/2024
The Council has been advised that SA Water is currently fixing a sewerage leak which is impacting the sections of Second Creek between Union & Henry Street and Linde Reserve.
SA Water is the relevant service for this matter and is currently managing this incident with the assistance of SA Health.
If you have any concerns relating to this matter please call 1300 729 283 or visit: Works and Faults
Important information about Visitor Parking Permits
30/04/2024
In March 2024, the Council wrote to all Residential and Visitor Permit holders advising of upcoming changes about residential visitor parking permits in time restricted parking areas and Resident Only Parking Zones. The Council has received feedback from some citizens raising concerns about the proposed change to visitor permit booklets and, as a result, the proposed changes have been placed on hold.
To find out more, visit: Parking Permits
Help your business to thrive in NPSP!
29/04/2024
From advice, mentoring and professional tutorials, our Council runs regular workshops to help you grow your business, and help entrepreneurs and business owners succeed.
This Friday 3 May, you can learn more about Estate Planning for Professionals & Business Owners at the Kent Town Hotel, hosted by Bambrick Legal.
This event aims to provide valuable insights and guidance on estate planning matters specifically tailored to professionals and business owners. It's an opportunity for attendees to gain knowledge and resources that can help them make informed decisions about their estates and business interests.
To find out more and to book visit. Business Workshops
Winners of 2024 Eastside Business Awards revealed!
24/04/2024
Winners of the 2024 Eastside Business Awards have been announced with 13 local businesses recognised for excellence and St Morris Mexican grocery store, Chile Mojo inducted into the esteemed Hall of Fame. Four Legends Awards were also presented to businesses which have consistently demonstrated distinction in their category.
To read the full list of winners, visit: Eastside Business Awards
Will your business be crowned the Best in the East?
23/04/2024
Tonight is the seventh annual Eastside Business Awards and local business operators will find out of if they have been crowed the best in the east in their specific category.
The Awards are one of many ways the Council recognises the efforts made by our business community and their contributions to the economic and social framework of our City.
The full list of winners will be announced tomorrow!
To read more, visit: Eastside Business Awards
Art of Glass Exhibition now open at The Gallery
19/04/2024
The City of NPSP is a living art gallery of colour and creativity and a new exhibition at The Gallery, St Peters, highlights how stained glass colours our world.
At the Art of Glass Exhibition learn about ancient and contemporary stained glass and its artistic changes over time. Book one of our creative experiences - local tours, workshops, and live glass making demonstrations. Perhaps purchase a bespoke piece of your very own!
To find out more, visit: Art of Glass Festival
ANZAC Day Public Holiday
11/04/2024
Council facilities will be closed on ANZAC Day, Thursday 25 April.
In the event of a Council-related emergency you can contact the Council for any non-life-threatening emergencies, such as a fallen tree or stormwater flooding, on our after-hours emergency number: 8366 4555.
If you have a life-threatening or emergency situation dial Triple Zero (000).
Libraries
Our Libraries will be closed on ANZAC Day, but you can access plenty of reads, movies, learning opportunities and virtual activities from home! Visit: Online catalogue
Do you have a book to return? Items can be returned via the after-hours chutes which are located at the St Peters Library and Payneham Library.
ANZAC Dawn Services
The Payneham RSL Club will host Dawn Services to commemorate the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who served and died in war and on operational service.
Payneham RSL:
Start time: 6:15am
Location: The Cross of Sacrifice Memorial, Eastern side of OG Road, Felixstow (next to the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre).
Norwood RSL:
Start time: 6:00am
Location: Norwood Memorial, Osmond Tce, Norwood (near The Parade).
For more information, visit: www.rslsa.org.au/anzac-day
Road Closure Notification
I declare that the ‘ANZAC Day Event Norwood’ is an event to which this section applies and that the following road be closed to traffic between 4.00am and 8.30am on Thursday 25 April 2024:
Within the City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters:
- Osmond Terrace, Norwood between The Parade and a point approximately 160 metres south.
I direct that persons taking part in the ‘ANZAC Day Event Norwood’ on the above road be exempted from all Australian Road Rules relating to pedestrian behaviour on roads. TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE NOTICE UNDER SECTION 17 (3) ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, 1961
I further declare that the ‘ANZAC Day Event Norwood’ to be conducted at Norwood is a ‘temporary purpose’ to which this section applies.
I direct that a 25 km/h speed restriction will apply to the following road between 4.00am and 8.30am on Thursday 25 April 2024:
Within the City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters:
- Osmond Terrace, Norwood between The Parade and a point approximately 80 metres north
- The Parade, Norwood between a point approximately 30 metres west and east of Osmond Terrace.
- Osmond Terrace, Norwood between a point approximately 160 metres south of The Parade and a point approximately 190 metres south of The Parade
I also hereby authorise Altus Traffic Management or its agents and contractors to install and remove, or cause the installation and removal of necessary and appropriate traffic control devices for the conduct of this event.
AFL Gather Round is set to deliver a huge economic windfall for local economy
11/04/2024
The recent AFL Gather Round is set to provide a massive boost to Norwood’s economy for the second year in a row with local traders taking advantage of the huge swell of interstate visitors.
The Council is delighted so many businesses were able to be a part of the Gather Round, by either directly participating in the Norwood Food and Wine Festival or countless other events and activities.
To find out more, visit: Media Release
Sensor technology to monitor car parking in Webbe Street
10/04/2024
In order to ensure a high turnover of vehicles and encourage more visitors to South Australia’s Premier Mainstreet, the Council will be installing “overstay detection system sensors” on the ground floor of the Webbe Street carpark. The sensor data will be collected in real time and if the maximum time is exceeded, an alert is sent to the Council’s Compliance Officer Regulatory Services Team, who will issue an expiation fine.
The sensors will be installed on 22 April 2024.
To read more about the Council’s Smart City initiatives, visit: Smart City Updates
Image: Duncan Solutions
Gather Round Hoyts for an inclusive and safe cinema experience!
03/04/2024
Footy fans who have additional sensory needs are encouraged to join in the fun of the Gather Round by watching the matches played on Norwood Oval live on the big screen at Hoyts on The Parade. The Council and Hoyts have teamed up to provide a cinema that is sensitive to patrons who are autistic or have other sensory sensitivities. Make sure you don’t miss out and book your FREE tickets online now.
To find out more about this initiative, visit: Media Release
AFL Gather Round road closures
03/04/2024
The AFL Gather Round is a fantastic community event. There will be a few temporary road closures to ensure it is safe and successful for everyone involved.
To find out more about the road closures, visit: AFL Gather Round
Don’t miss out on exclusive Gather Round events in our City
28/03/2024
There is just over a week until the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters erupts with the excitement, anticipation and energy of the AFL Gather Round and there is still the opportunity to secure tickets to two exclusive events as part of the Council’s Festival of Footy.
To find out more, visit: Media Release or AFL Gather Round
