Council News

Piccolo rejects proposed boundary changes

Member for Light, Tony Piccolo has spoken out against recommendations made by the Local Government Boundaries Commission to alter the boundary of Town of Gawler to include the Concordia Growth Area (CGA), calling on the Minister for Local Government...

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The Leader

17 Sep 2025

Council News

Up to Code? Concordia Code Amendment engagement summarised

By Mel JaunayMore than a third of the submissions made during the Concordia Code Amendment public consultation period were not ‘at all’ supportive of the draft as it was presented, according to a summary of responses released by the Department for...

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Mel Jaunay

17 Sep 2025

Council News

Light CEO resigns

After more than 15 years of dedicated leadership and service, Light Regional Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Dodson, will conclude his time with Council at the end of September. Reflecting on his time, Richard Dodson said: “I have worked...

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The Leader

03 Sep 2025

Council News

Dividing lines: Boundary Commission releases report

Concern and surprise are among reactions from The Barossa Council and Light Regional Council, following recommendations made by the South Australian Local Government Boundaries Commission in its inquiry report into Town of Gawler’s boundary...

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Mel Jaunay

27 Aug 2025

Council News

Mayor Close inaugurated

Mayor Bill Close was inaugurated as Mayor of Light Regional Council in a presentation at Kapunda Council chambers last Tuesday. Former Mayor Bill O’Brien acted as JP for the offiical stamping of the documentation with Member for Light Tony Piccolo...

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The Leader

20 Aug 2025

Council News

The Barossa Council meeting agenda

The following are agenda items scheduled for last night’s ordinary meeting of The Barossa Council. 2.2.1 Matters arising from previous minutes Correspondence from Minister for Local Government - consideration of request from Adelaide Hills Council to...

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The Leader

20 Aug 2025

Community News

The Barossa Library invites you to walk Amongst the Shelves

By Clem StanleyLast Wednesday night, The Barossa Council Public Library officially launched its SALA Exhibition, ‘Amongst the Shelves’ at Nuriootpa. Coordinated by The Barossa Council Library Programs Officer, Jodie Doyle, the exhibition is the...

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Clem Stanley

13 Aug 2025

Council News

Mayor for Light elected in ‘Close’ call

Councillor Bill Close has been elected as new Mayor of Light Regional Council, following a close count in the recent Supplementary Election. Mayor Close received 38.7 per cent of the primary votes, narrowly ahead of Acting Mayor Michael...

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Samantha Field

06 Aug 2025

Council News

Nominations for Town of Gawler Mayor open

Those considering leadership roles are among those encouraged to nominated for the role of Mayor in the Town of Gawler (ToG) supplementary election. ToG chief executive officer Chris Cowley said: “...I encourage all eligible community members who are...

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The Leader

30 Jul 2025

Council News

Light Regional Council sends submission for Concordia Code Amendment

By Melissa SiriAt the July 22 Ordinary Light Regional Council Meeting, Elected Members carried a resolution to send a Concordia Code Amendment Submission to the State Government as part of its current feedback process. The Concordia Code Amendment...

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Mel Siri

30 Jul 2025

Council News

The Concordia proposal unpacked

By Melissa SiriWith the draft Concordia Code Amendment currently out for public consultation, over the past few weeks The Leader has asked some additional questions to two local Members of Parliament, based on our observations of the proposal. The...

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Mel Siri

23 Jul 2025

Council News

Ebenezer Road brought forward in budget

Light Regional Council endorsed its 2025/26 Annual Business Plan and Budget, and 2025/35 Long-term financial plan at a Special Council meeting on July 15. Three scenarios were presented to Elected Members, in which the financial effect of sealing...

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The Leader

23 Jul 2025

Council News

Light Regional Council July ordinary meeting agenda

Light Regional Council was scheduled to hold its July Ordinary Meeting last night. Here is a selection of agenda items due to be discussed or determined. Petition for upgrade of Mildred Street, KapundaFollowing a petition tabled at Council’s June...

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The Leader

23 Jul 2025