This is the February 2026 newsletter. Topics include:

• Dunstan Candidates Forum - 4 March 2026 at 7pm
• SPRA Annual General Meeting - 4 March 2026 at 6:15pm
• Blue Heritage Plaques Program
• Adelaide Caravan Park Redevelopment - Rejected
• Seventh Avenue and Eighth Avenue St Peters – Extension of the Existing St Peters Historic Area Overlay
• ESCOSA Report on Council Financial Sustainability
• Suggestions for Council Budget 2026-27
• Facebook Page

Membership subscriptions for 2026 were due for renewal by 31st December.

While there is considerable potential for the redevelopment of the site to provide medium density dwellings, as allowed under the provisions of the Planning & Design Code and an approved site Concept Plan, the Association had serious concerns with what the Aspen Group was proposing.

The Council Assessment Panel considered the application at a meeting in January where SPRA, and a number of local residents, made further verbal submissions to the Panel.

None of the Panel members supported the development and the application was refused Planning Consent.

To be held at 6:15pm Wednesday 4 March
St Peters Banquet Hall
St Peters Street, St Peters

The 2026 SPRA Annual General Meeting will be held prior to the Town Hall Candidates Forum.

It will be very short!

The SPRA has concerns this application contravenes multiple provisions of the P&D Code and the Concept Plan for the site and should be refused.

Concerns include:

1. high density
2. Lack of parking - 1 per five apartments
3. Safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists

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SPRA are pleased that all panel members rejected the plan.

In 1995/6 the Government was allowing Councils to submit proposals for changes to their Development Plans to create Historic (Conservation) Zones, where appropriate, and to nominate items of Local Heritage and Contributory Heritage significance. There was a general acceptance by Councillors for Historic (Conservation) Zones in 1st to 6th Avenues, but lesser support for 7th and 8th, partly because of some inconsistency with newer dwellings between the older ones.

The addition of 7th and 8th Avenues to the Heritage Area Overlay as proposed by this motion will help to ensure that what is built will complement the historic homes and protect the remaining historic dwellings worthy of being protected.  

SPRA can report that Cr Moorhouse's motion was unanimously supported by the councillors

This is the December 2025 newsletter for the St Peters Residents Association, representing the Residents of St Peters, College Park, Hackney, Stepney, Maylands, Evandale & Joslin.

Items that we hope you will find of interest include: -

• Stobie Pole Art - Travis Cox
• Dunstan Candidates Forum - 4 March 2026 at 7pm
• SPRA Annual General Meeting - 4 March 2026 at 6:15pm
• Ann Street, Stepney Zebra Crossing Delayed
• Vivian Holland Martin Added to Memorial
• Suggestions for Council Budget 2026-27
• Extra Carparks and No Front Door
• Facebook Page

While conservative in her values, it was her pioneering role in the Corporation of the Town of St Peters Council, representing the Hackney Ward until 1935, that saw her challenging the expectations that confronted women during this period.

You are invited to a talk on Agnes Goode on Wednesday 5th November at 7pm by Denise Schumann OAM, Historian & Heritage Consultant

A statement was made at the start of the candidates forum for St Peters Ward.

A common misconception is that rate rises are driven by increases in property value. This is not true. In simplistic terms the council determines a budget, the total value of all properties is divided by the budget to determine a rate in the dollar. Rates are rising because the council is spending more.

SPRA will not be endorsing a candidate, but we do suggest that when you consider your choice that you look for a strong, independent candidate who listens to residents and understands the issues facing council. These issues include the risks to financial sustainability, governance and amenity of our area.

The St Peters Residents Association has organised a meet the candidates forum at 7pm on Tuesday 26th of August at the St Peters Banquet Hall, St Peters Street, St Peters for the supplementary election in the St Peters ward. The South Australian Electoral Commission has more details on the Supplementary Election for Councillor for St Peters Ward.

An invitation is extended to those who appear on the ballot paper.