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Have your say! Your views, ideas and suggestions are important in helping to shape the future of the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.

The Council is committed to effective consultation with our citizens and other stakeholders on issues which affect them. Listed below are the projects and programs we are currently seeking feedback on.

For more information on our approach to community consultation, download our Community Consultation Policy

Current consultations

Draft Voice & Vision of Young People Action Plan - Stage 2 Consultation

05/09/2023

Consultation closes at 5pm, 2 October 2023.

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After hearing from the Community, we have created a draft Voice & Vision of Young People Action Plan. We want to make sure that young people’s needs are addressed in the development of youth programs.

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Draft Arts & Culture Plan 2024–2027

29/08/2023

Consultation closes 5pm, 19 September 2023.

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After hearing from the Community we have created a draft Arts & Culture Plan 2023–2027. We want to ensure our Arts & Culture Plan captures your aspirations and ideas for the future direction of our City.

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Draft Marryatville Master Plan

28/08/2023

Consultation closes 25 September 2023.

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The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and the City of Burnside are undertaking community consultation on the development of the Marryatville precinct.This is the area along Kensington Road from Alpha Street including Marryatville High School.

To find out more and have your say, visit: City of Burnside - Have Your Say

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Open Space, Playgrounds & Recreation Strategy

31/07/2023

Koster Park, Trinity GardensConsultation closed 5pm, Monday 28 August 2023.

 The Council is developing a new Open Space, Playgrounds & Recreation Strategy to help guide how it manages and invests in its open space, playgrounds, and recreational assets over the short and longer term.

Click on the "More information" link below for more information and to have your say.

As the first step in the process, the Council is surveying the community to understand how: 

  • it uses the open space areas in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
  • what types of open space the community prefers
  • what the Council needs to consider when planning for the future.

The survey responses will guide the strategic vision and directions of the Open Space, Playgrounds & Recreation Strategy.

The Strategy will not look at the design of individual parks, but consider how collectively they meet community needs.

Have your say

You can have your say in the following ways:

Online survey closed

Alternatively, you can download the survey or pick up a hard copy from Citizen Services at the Norwood Town Hall or our three libraries

Consultation closes 5pm, Monday 28 August 2023.

Contact

Keke Michalos
Manager Economic Development & Strategy
T: 08 8366 4509
E: kmichalos@npsp.sa.gov.au

Proposed 40km/h speed limit in residential streets of Marden, Royston Park, Joslin, St Peters, College Park and Hackney

19/07/2023

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Consultation closed 5pm, Monday 28 August 2023. 

Traffic speed has a substantial impact on the livability and amenity of our streets and neighbourhoods, and slower speeds are appropriate in local residential streets.

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is working towards improving road safety, encouraging sustainable transport and improving Community Well-being.

We are seeking your views on reducing the speed limit from 50km/h to 40km/h in the residential streets of:

  • Marden (excluding Lower Portrush Road)
  • Royston Park
  • Joslin
  • St Peters (excluding Stephen Terrace)
  • College Park
  • Hackney.

To view a map of the streets that would be changed, download: Map of Proposed 40km/h Speed Limit Streets

Background 

Speed limits are in place throughout South Australia and enforced for the safety of all road users.

Speed limits can vary from area to area and can relate to land use, such as the proximity to schools, the level of pedestrian and cyclist activity or if it is a local residential street.

Lower speed limits improve neighbourhood liveability and safety for all road users, without significantly affecting motorist travel times or conditions.

For more information, scroll down the page to view a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Have your say!

You can have your say in the following ways:

Online

Online Feedback Form

Alternatively, download the form or hard copies of the survey are available at the Norwood Town Hall and our three Libraries

Email

Email your comments to townhall@npsp.sa.gov.au

Post

Proposed 40km/h speed limit in residential streets of Marden, Royston Park, Joslin, St Peters, College Park and Hackney
City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
PO Box 204
Kent Town SA 5071

Contact

For further information contact the Council’s Manager, Traffic & Integrated Transport on 08 8366 4542.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the Council investigating a 40 km/h speed limit in Marden, Royston Park, Joslin, St Peters, College Park and Hackney?

Concerns about high speeds on our roads is a regular issue raised with the Council from the community who want safer streets and nicer neighbourhoods.

A request for slower speeds has been raised by numerous residents throughout this entire precinct.

In 2022, community consultation was undertaken as part of a traffic study in Marden and Royston Park (between Lower Portrush Road and Lambert Road).  The majority of survey respondents (60%), supported a speed limit of 40km/h in this area. The Council is considering expanding the proposed speed limit reduction to the surrounding suburbs so that the 40km/h area is bound by arterial roads.

A precinct-based 40 km/h speed limit is a strategy being considered to reduce speed on local roads, increase safety for all road users and improve neighbourhood liveability. 

There have been 49 collisions in the last 5-years, on residential streets in this precinct (not including Stephen Terrace).

While collisions may occur at any time and at any location, the lower speed limit has proven to reduce the likelihood of crashes and their severity by providing drivers more reaction time to avoid a collision and increasing the safety of all street users.

What are the benefits of a 40 km/h speed limit?

Lowering the speed limits can benefit the community by calming traffic and encouraging drivers travelling longer distances to use main roads instead of local streets.

A 40km/h speed limit also has the potential to:

  • improve road safety for all street users, especially people walking, riding, and using public transport
  • prevent or reduce the likelihood and severity of crashes, fatalities and injury
  • reduce noise on local streets 
  • slow vehicle traffic, providing more time and safer options for people to cross the street
  • maintain the existing street environment (reduced requirement for traffic calming devices that remove on-street car parks and restrict accessibility)
  • provide more opportunities for children to ride to school, as well as create a safer environment to play outdoors.

Does a 40 km/h limit make the streets safer?

Research has revealed that a street with a lower speed limit will experience fewer crashes as it provides motorists with more time to react and prevent an accident.

At lower speeds, the severity of the accidents also decreases. A 40 km/h area provides pedestrians with more time to cross the streets, increasing their safety.

If this change is implemented, will it be a permanent change?

Yes. Should this proposal be supported by the community, endorsed by the Council and the Department of Infrastructure and Transport, the change in speed zone will be permanent.

Will it take me longer to drive to my destination?

Delays experienced by drivers due to a speed limit change would be minimal, and would depend on the distance covered, but in local streets, travel time is more likely to be increased by stopping or slowing at intersections, short street lengths, and on-street parking.

Would a 40 km/h speed limit affect how long emergency services take to reach my property?

No. Emergency services (ambulance, fire, and police) can exceed the speed limit in the case of an emergency.  As part of this consultation, the Council wiil engage with South Australia’s Emergency Services and inform them of the outcome.

Why is a 40 km/h area being investigated instead of other traffic slowing devices such as speed humps and roundabouts?

A strategic approach to speed management is required to develop network-wide or citywide safe streets solutions. There are a number of infrastructure and non-infrastructure methods to manage speed reduction. 

The introduction of a 40 km/h area is a more equitable and cost-effective solution that can be implemented across a large area at one time, and can avoid the need for restrictive traffic management devices. The streets will be monitored after the ‘settling-in’ period and traffic management devices will be considered if required.

Will existing or planned traffic calming devices be removed or put on-hold?

No – there are no plans to remove existing traffic calming devices, or halt the current plans for traffic calming devices in Marden and Royston Park.

Who will enforce the 40km/h speed limit?

The enforcement of a lower speed limit is performed by the South Australia Police (SAPOL), who work independently of the Council. Changes in speed limits will only be enforced after a reasonable transition period.

The Council does not enforce speed limits nor does it earn any revenue from any SAPOL enforcement activities. 

What will happen with the feedback I provide?

All feedback received from the community will be collected, analysed and reported to the Council, which will consider this feedback when making its decision.

The Council meeting date will be added to this project page when it is confirmed. 

 

Draft 2023-2024 Annual Business Plan & Budget

23/05/2023

Annual Business Plan Consultation 2023Consultation closed 5pm, 16 June 2023.

The 2023–2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget sets out the Council’s programs and services which we will deliver, our sources of revenue and how we propose to allocate our Budget and other resources to achieve this.

It also sets out a suite of major projects - which will have ongoing social and economic benefits, including creating local jobs, in our City and in the community.

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Arts & Culture Plan 2024 -2027 - have your say!

08/05/2023

Arts and Culture Plan Community Consultation NPSP Website Event TileConsultation closed 5pm, Tuesday 6 June 2023.

Help shape the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters' new three-year Arts and Culture Plan. 

We want to hear directly from artists, historians, cultural workers, arts and historical organisations, businesses and groups or anyone who participates in or shares our interest in the arts (all art forms), local history and cultural vitality. 

Be part of the conversation, share your ideas and tell us what you think. 

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Voice & Vision of Young People Action Plan – Mid 2023-2026

24/03/2023

Voice & Vision of Young People Website Side Image 300x207pxConsultation closed 5pm, Monday 5 June 2023.

The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters is developing a new Voice & Vision of Young People Action Plan to guide our commitment to young people in our City over the next three years.

We want to hear from young people on actions to improve our City in the areas of:

  • Arts & Culture
  • Our Environment
  • Activities, workshops & events, and
  • Places to go & things to do.

Have your say

Voice and Vision of Young People Survey

Complete the Voice and Vision of Young People Survey by Monday 5 June 2023.*

Survey closed

Youth Sector Survey

Complete the Youth Sector Survey by Monday 5 June 2023.

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In-person Workshop Sessions

Attend an in-person workshop session: 

  • Tuesday 18 April: 10am - 1pm at St Peters Library
  • Thursday 20 April: 1pm - 4pm at Payneham Library
  • Wednesday 26 April: 11am - 2pm at Payneham Library
  • Friday 28 April: 11:30am - 2:30pm at St Peters Library


Contact our Coordinator, Youth Programs

Call or email:

Stephanie Sribar-Bills,
Coordinator, Youth Programs
E: youth@npsp.sa.gov.au 
T: 08 8366 4555

*your submission will be accepted into the draw to win a Parade Voucher if an email is provided within the survey submission. Winners will be notified via email before Wednesday, 7 June 2023. The voucher cannot be redeemed for cash.

What’s next

What will we do with your feedback

We will prioritise the feedback into a three year action plan to ensure the voice and vision of young people are included in actions that move us closer to achieving our shared CityPlan2030 vision:

‘A city which values its heritage, cultural diversity, sense of place and natural environment.’

‘A progressive City which is prosperous, sustainable and socially cohesive with a strong community spirit.’

Consultation Timeline

  • 25 March 2023

    Completed

    Community Survey at the St Peters Fair Event, Linde Reserve, Stepney

  • 25 March – 2 June 2023

    Completed

    Voice and Vision of Young People Survey

  • April 2023

    Completed

    Youth Sector Survey In-person Workshop Sessions

  • June 2023

    Completed

    Review data and set priorities

  • July - August 2023

    Completed

    Draft Voice and Vision of Young People Action Plan

  • September 2023

    Completed

    Council review draft Plan

  • September to October 2023

    In progress

    Public Consultation on draft Plan

  • October – November 2023

    Scheduled

    Review feedback and edit Plan

  • Late 2023/ Early 2024

    Scheduled

    Council endorsement of Plan

Draft 2023-2024 NPPC Annual Business Plan consultation

20/03/2023

Prade news logoConsultation closed 5:00pm, Wednesday 12 April 2023.

The Draft 2023-2024 Norwood Parade Precinct Annual Business Plan has been developed by the Norwood Parade Precinct Committee and aims to generate retail and commercial activity to ensure the future sustainability and growth of the Precinct.

If you own a business or property within The Parade Precinct, the Council welcomes your feedback.

For more information and to have your say, visit: Norwood Parade Precinct Committee

Draft 2023-2024 Parade Precinct Annual Business Plan

20/03/2023

NPPC Annual Business Plan 2023–2024 thumbConsultation closes 5pm, Wednesday 12 April 2023.

The Norwood Parade Precinct Committee delivers on the vision for The Parade, which is to maintain the status of Adelaide’s premier mainstreet as a vibrant destination where residents and visitors can experience and enjoy a place to dine, shop, play and do business.

The Draft 2023-2024 Annual Business Plan has been developed by the Norwood Parade Precinct Committee and aims to generate retail and commercial activity to ensure the future sustainability and growth of the Precinct.

View or download Draft 2023-2024 Annual Business Plan:

Alternatively, you can view a hard copy version at Citizen Services, Norwood Town Hall, 175 The Parade, Norwood.

For more information about the Committee, visit: Norwood Parade Precinct Committee webpage

Have your say

If you own a business or property within the Parade Precinct, the Council welcomes your feedback.

You can have your say in the following ways: 

Online feedback: 

Online feedback form

Write to us:

Provide your written feedback via:

Email:
townhall@npsp.sa.gov.au

Post:
Economic Development Unit
City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
PO Box 204
Kent Town SA 5071

More information

For further information or the opportunity to meet with a Council representative, please contact the Council’s Economic Development Unit: economicdevelopment@npsp.sa.gov.au or 08 8366 4555.

St Morris Reserve Upgrade - have your say!

30/01/2023

St Morris Reserve Upgrade Community Consultation thumbConsultation closed Sunday 26 February 2023.

The Council is seeking your input on the draft Concept Plan for St Morris Reserve, located at the corner of Green Street and Seventh Avenue.

Children, their families and the wider community will benefit from new facilities equipment and enhanced amenities at the Reserve, which is being upgraded to accommodate a water detention basin.

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Access and Inclusion Strategy review

14/12/2022

Woman signing to personConsultation closed 5pm, 19 February 2023.

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters strives to be an accessible and inclusive community of individuals of all ages, including people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and gender diverse.

We are reviewing our Access & Inclusion Strategy and want to hear from you on how we can improve people’s experience in accessing services and feeling included in the community. 

The Access & Inclusion Strategy aims to improve accessibility and inclusiveness in the following key areas:

  • services and information
  • facilities and infrastructure
  • feedback and complaints
  • community participation.

Listen to Mayor Bria talk about the review and opportunities to provide feedback on access and inclusion in our City. 

Have your say

We invite you to provide feedback and tell us how we can make our City more accessible and inclusive. 

You can have your say in the following ways:

Complete the online survey

Online survey closed

Alternatively you can:

Download and complete a printable version: Access & Inclusion Survey (PDF)

Visit Citizen Services at the Norwood Town Hall for a hard copy version of the survey. 

 

Join our community forum

Come and join us at our community forum: 

Date: Wednesday 8 February
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Venue: Payneham Library (Turner St, Felixstow)

To register your attendance, contact the Manager, Community Services on 08 8366 4600.

Write to us

By email: townhall@npsp.sa.gov.au 

By post:
Access & Inclusion Strategy Review
City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
PO Box 204
Kent Town SA 5071

Assistance and translation services

If you would like assistance providing feedback, contact us on 08 8366 4611 or email rbusolin@npsp.sa.gov.au

If you require translation services, contact us on 08 8366 4611

Contact

Rosanna Busolin
Manager, Community Services
T: 08 8366 4600
E:  rbusolin@npsp.sa.gov.au 

Traffic Study: Glynde, Payneham, Payneham South, Firle, Trinity Gardens and St Morris - Stage 2

29/08/2022

Trafffic Study Cropped TileConsultation survey closed 5pm, Monday 29 August 2022.

Consultation outcomes and Final Traffic Study Report

In 2022, the Council engaged consultants to undertake a traffic study of the area bound by Payneham Road, Portrush Road, Magill Road and Glynburn Road (the precinct), which includes the suburbs of Glynde, Payneham, Payneham South, Firle, Trinity Gardens and St Morris. 

The traffic study included a Have Your Say! campaign for people who live, work, study in the precinct. We heard from more than 250 citizens and other community members about their concerns regarding car travel (safety, speed and volume), as well as concerns relating to walking, cycling and bus travel in and around the precinct.

The community feedback was analysed and correlated with evidence-based traffic data to develop a Draft Action Plan. The Plan prioritised a list of traffic management measures in order of importance to enable the Council to strategically plan and allocate funding.

A second Have Your Say! campaign was held to provide an opportunity for citizens to review and comment on the Draft Action Plan and recommendations, which helped inform the final traffic study report.

Download: Traffic Study: Glynde, Payneham, Firle, Trinity Gardens & St Morris

The majority of the community supported a speed limit of 40km/h throughout the precinct as well as the installation of traffic calming measures at key locations.

Next steps:

  1. A 40km/h speed limit will be implemented in every residential street in Glynde, Payneham, Payneham South, Firle, Trinity Gardens and St Morris early in 2024. Citizens will be informed of the timing via a letterbox drop and social media.
  2. Concept designs for the prioritised traffic management measures will be prepared late 2023 or early 2024. The measures will range from minor installations (signs, pavement marking, pavement bar layouts), to major devices (roundabouts, slow points, raised intersections, driveway links, landscaped islands and pedestrian refuges). The community will be invited to provide comment on the concept designs in the first half of 2024.

Contact

If you have any questions about the Study, contact the Council's Manager, Traffic & Integrated Transport on 08 8366 9542.