The potential for lower rates (by ~ $257 pa) and the facts that AHC is closer (by ~ 8km) and that we would have better representation (1:2,400 vs 1:9,900) has sparked interest within the community.
Following the strong interest of more than 80 people shown in the informal petition for Cherry Gardens and surrounding suburbs to leave Onkaparinga and join the Adelaide Hills Council, it has been decided to hold a Community Meeting at the Hall on Wednesday 12 FEBRUARY 2020 , 7 for a 7:30pm start. Representatives of Onkaparinga, Adelaide Hills Councils, our State MP and the local community groups will be invited to attend.
The petition is online here; signing this informal petition will ensure that you are kept up to date with developments. I'm also intending to add a FAQ there.
The first purpose of the meeting is to answer questions about this proposal and further discuss the formal process - which is very structured, as per the flowchart. It is appreciated that people will have concerns. However, the full range of impact of any proposed change will only be properly known once the councils are formally invited to have their say by the Boundary Commissioner at the Inquiry stage. That will only happen after a formal petition with the required number of residents signatures (10%) is presented asking for the review.
The second purpose of meeting will be to form a committee of locals to prepare the formal proposal and to obtain the required minimum number of signatures - 10% of the affected residents. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2018 the community of Coromandel East - Cherry Gardens - Chandlers Hill - Ironbank had 1,933 residents.
I look forward to seeing many of my neighbours and friends at the meeting. Enjoy your Christmas.