FOCUS AGM Tuesday 13th September 2022

You are invited to the 2022 FOCUS AGM

Unley Community Centre

18 Arthur Street Unley

Tuesday 13th September 2022

7.30pm

Topic

FOCUS – where we have come from & where we are going.

An evening of discussion to look at the future of FOCUS.

All FOCUS Members past and present are urged to attend and contribute to this important meeting.

Refreshments will be served following the contributions & discussion.

There will be a brief formal AGM to allow for full discussion on the future of FOCUS.

Nomination forms for the FOCUS Committee of Management are below or available from our Secretary: Mary Rumbold phone 0450 434 167.

Nomination forms for the FOCUS Committee of Management Download

Due to our changing times Please remember to wear a mask.

PLEASE remember to pay your FOCUS fees ($20)  – Thank you

• At the AGM  

• EFT payment BSB 065126 A/c No. 10142849. Please mark as FOCUS Fees and your name 

• Or make cheque payable to FOCUS (PO Box 172. Fullarton.5063) 

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Authorised by Philip Henschke, President – Friends of the City of Unley Society, Inc, (FOCUS)

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SA State Election 2018, Meet the Candidates

• David Pisoni MP SA Liberal Party
• John Wishart The GREENS SA
• Candidate to be advised SA Labor Party
• Candidate to be advised SA Best
• Candidate to be advised Dignity PARTY

Here is an opportunity to hear from each of them as they address some key issues relevant to the Electorate of Unley on Local Heritage, the Assessment of Development Proposals and the Greening of our City. There will be opportunity for questions from the floor.

When: Tuesday 27 February 2018

Where: Unley Park Sports Club, 8 Northgate St, Unley Park. Wheelchair accessible venue

Time: 7:30pm

Contact: Ros Islip 0438723001 or Warren Jones 0419852622

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Threats to Local Heritage in South Australia

A presentation by

Norman Etherington AM

President
National Trust of South Australia

Heritage is sometimes said to be a polarising issue. That proposition was put to the test in a wide-ranging public consultation conducted in 2016 by South Australia’s Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.

The Community Consultation process is over and the Minister for Planning, John Rau has deferred consideration of legislative changes to Heritage legislation until after the State elections in March 2018.

So now what? Is local heritage still under siege? Norman, an Emeritus Professor of History and former Alderman of the City of Adelaide, has a rare insight into the State’s heritage issues.

Do come and hear Norman’s views. A presentation not to be missed! Following the presentation and discussion a light supper will be provided.

When: Tuesday 21 November 2017

Where: Unley Community Centre, 18 Arthur St Unley

Time: 7:30pm

Contact: Ros Islip – 0438723001 Warren Jones – 0419852622

 

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FOCUS Annual General Meeting 2017

When: Tuesday 19 September 2017

Where: Unley Community Centre, 18 Arthur St Unley

Time: 7:30pm

The formalities of the AGM will follow the presentations below.

Nomination Form for the FOCUS Committee of Management is available from the Secretary; Mary Rumbold phone 0450 434 167 or the FOCUS website.

Prior to the FOCUS AGM formalities, come and hear updates from Councillor Rabbitt and representatives of some great groups actively working in the City of Unley to preserve the City’s Heritage, History and Character.

Threats to the City of Unley
The implications of ad hoc and haphazard development – Councillor Michael Rabbitt

Community Group Highlights

• Save Our Heritage Trees
• Malvern DPA
• SOS Unley Village Green
• Friends of the Unley Museum
• Grow Grow Grow
• FOCUS

Question and answer session to follow the presentations.

A free presentation not to be missed!

Following the presentation and discussion a light supper will be provided concluding with the Annual General Meeting for FOCUS where President’s and Treasurer’s reports will be presented and Committee of Management for 2017/18 appointed.

• FOCUS Flyer Sept 2017
• Nomination Form 2017-18

 

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FOCUS Meeting: The Unley Central DPA – Where To From Here? & Environmental Projects at Unley

The Unley Central DPA – Where To From Here?
By Michael Rabbitt
Chairman
City Strategy & Development Policy Committee

The Community Consultation process is over and the City of Unley Council has finalised the Development Plan. Michael will outline the next steps in the process.

Environmental Projects at Unley
with Kat Ryan
Coordinator
Environmental Projects & Strategy

Hear from Kat about environmental projects happening around the City of Unley. Learn about tree tags, raingardens, fruit tree orchards, new recyclable items, nesting boxes, biodiversity plantings and more.

Two presentations: one from a Councillor and the other from a key member of Council Staff followed by question time.

Following the presentation and discussion a light supper will be provided.

When: Tuesday 16 May 2017
Where: Unley Community Centre, 18 Arthur St Unley
Time: 7:30pm
Contact: Ros Islip – 0438723001 or Warren Jones – 0419852622

 

 

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FOCUS Christmas Meeting

There will be  a meeting on Tuesday November 15th at 7.30 at the Unley Community Centre.

Details will be announced soon.

Christmas drinks will be served .

Members & friends all welcome.

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The Centre of the City of Unley – What Could it Look Like in 2020?

A special presentation by the Friends of the City of Unley Society featuring –

• David Brown CPP RPIA, Principal Policy Planner, The City of Unley
• Kevin O’Leary, Urban Planner, Columnist – Adelaide Advertiser

To facilitate the State Government’s 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, the Inner Metropolitan Growth Project has been devised for implementation by Councils.

David will outline the impact this growth requirement will have on the core of The City of Unley and the forthcoming amendment to the City’s Development Plan.

Kevin will put forward some ideas on both good and inappropriate developments in high streets such as Unley Road and the core of our City

Question and answer session to follow the two presentations.

A free presentation not to be missed!

All welcome.

Following the presentation and discussion a light supper will be provided concluding with the Annual General Meeting for FOCUS.

When: Tuesday 20 September 2016

Where: Unley Community Centre, 18 Arthur St Unley

Time: 7:30pm

Please download the flyer from the link below:

• FOCUS Flyer Sept 2016 -1.pdf (PDF, 340 kb)

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Next Meeting Agenda

Focus committee looks forward to discussing its activities & submissions in relation to the draft Tree Strategy, the Unley Precinct Plan, the Environmental & Sustainability Strategy  and the passing of the Planning, Development & Infrastructure Bill at the meeting on Tuesday 17th May after the address by our speaker. See details on the flyer below.

We value hearing the views of the members on these draft plans & the legislation, all of which will have an impact on the character & heritage of Unley.

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Traffic through the City of Unley: Can it be calmed?

A presentation by 

Charles Mountain Senior Manager of Road Safety

Royal Automobile Association of SA

The State Government initiative – Renewing Our Inner Metro Growth Project – promotes a mix of new homes, shops and offices in higher density development along our main roads apparently without addressing the traffic issues.

• So what are the challenges in managing the competing demands for the use of the arterial roads through our City?
• What are the more likely options and their pros and cons?
• Can we achieve a more pedestrian friendly City?

Here is an opportunity to hear some expert independent views on a matter affecting all who live and pass through the City of Unley every day!

All welcome.

Following the presentation and discussion a light supper will be provided concluding with a General Meeting for FOCUS.

FOCUS Membership Subscriptions for the 2016/2017 year may be paid at the meeting.

When: Tuesday 17 May 2016

Where: Unley Community Centre, 18 Arthur St Unley

Time: 7:30pm

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FOCUS AGM: What is happening to Unley’s Trees?

What is happening to Unley’s Trees?

What can we do about it?

Invited panelists include:

• Hugh Kneebone (environmentalist)
• Michael Hewitson (councillor)
• Mark Patterson (concerned citizen)

Come and have your say!

All welcome

Following the presentation and discussion share a drink with fellow FOCUS members, supporters and tree lovers concluding with the 12th FOCUS Annual General Meeting. We welcome new members.

When: Tuesday 15 September 2015

Where: Unley Community Centre, 18 Arthur St, Unley

Time: 7:30pm

For more information: email focusonunley@gmail.com or call Ros Islip on 8272 3007

• Download the flyer here FOCUS Flyer Sept 2015 Draft 1 (5.6 Mb)

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