City of Holdfast Bay in Brighton, South Australia, Australia | Government organisation

City of Holdfast Bay

Locality: Brighton, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8229 9999

Address: 24 Jetty Road 5048 Brighton, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.holdfast.sa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 What the year looked like for us in Holdfast Bay.

25.01.2022 Landscaping works have been undertaken to enhance and beautify North Brighton Cemetery. Staff from council's Depot team and contractors recently laid turf and planted shrubs along the King George Avenue entrance to the cemetery, as part of the improvement works. Inside the cemetery, 47 sunken graves have been repaired to prevent safety issues and a number of footpaths have been regraded to improve the surface and reduce dust. Council allocated $40,000 in this year's budget to carry out the improvement works which will also include new bins, benches and upgraded signage.

25.01.2022 Our newest exhibition has just opened at Glenelg’s Air-Raid Shelter. Visit us this Sunday, January 17 to discover the history behind Holdfast Bay’s war memorials, including the Brighton Cement memorial - a 28-foot ionic column which stands at the junction of Brighton and Scholefield Roads. The Air-Raid Shelter is located at Rugless Avenue, next to the Glenelg Football Club. Open 1pm-3pm and entry is via a steep set of stairs.

24.01.2022 Proclamation Day was commemorated today at Glenelg North's Old Gum Tree - the site at which Governor Hindmarsh proclaimed the colony of South Australia 184 years ago, in 1836.

23.01.2022 While you’re out walking our four-legged friends, did you know that under our by-laws, it’s a requirement to have a suitable receptacle to pick up after your dog to help keep our paths and beaches clean? Luckily we provide free dog poo bags from 39 dispensers located right across the city 19 of which are along the coast path. Even better, our bags are compostable which means they can go straight into your green-lid FOGO bins at home.

22.01.2022 Here’s a #thursdaythowback to much simpler times on the cricket pitch All the way back to around 1930 where the pictured players were preparing for the Glenelg Council cricket match. Images can be purchased from the Holdfast Bay History Centre. Visit our website for contact details and opening times www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/historycentre

21.01.2022 Historic Brighton: A Self-guided Walk is out now! Pick up your copy from our libraries or the Brighton Civic Centre and take the time to discover some of Brighton’s hidden secrets on this 45-minute stroll around our leafy streets. More info here: https://bit.ly/Walking-bike-trails

21.01.2022 Have you noticed this barge off the coast of Glenelg? It’ll be floating around for the next three days as work begins on the construction of an artificial shellfish reef, about one kilometre offshore. Large limestone boulders will be placed on the seabed and in coming weeks, divers will populate the reef with baby oysters.

20.01.2022 Need to restock your holiday reading materials? Good news - both our libraries at Brighton and Glenelg are open today, tomorrow and Thursday, which is New Year’s Eve. Normal opening hours resume on Saturday 2 January 2021.

20.01.2022 You are invited to share your view on our draft Asset Management Plans, which outlines Holdfast Bay’s priorities and program of works for the next 10 years. There are five Asset Management Plans to review which cover Stormwater, Open Space & Coastal, Transport, Plant and Equipment and Buildings. This engagement closes on 5pm Friday 27 November 2020 www.yourholdfast.com/AMP

19.01.2022 The health of our community is our number one priority. In the interests of our community, City of Holdfast Bay has made changes to some of our services, events and facilities. Please check the website for regular updates.... For the latest information visit www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/covid19 or call 8229 9999.

19.01.2022 It’s time to put those staycation plans into action and book a Bay-cation and save! With your $50 Great State Voucher, it’s never been more affordable to holiday at home. Go to http://bit.ly/Back-to-the-Bay to see the full list of participating accommodation providers and rediscover all the Bay has to offer from fabulous food and wine, shopping and nature-based experiences. #GreatStateVoucher

18.01.2022 We all know someone great, who deserves recognition and now it’s time to nominate them in the Australia Day Awards. Categories include: Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Event of the Year category ... Award for Active Citizenship Nominate now: www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/australiaday

18.01.2022 Holdfast Bay Mayor Amanda Wilson provides a quick wrap up of last night's council meeting and the decisions made.

17.01.2022 Commemorating Remembrance Day at the ANZAC Memorial in Glenelg's Moseley Square. #lestweforget RSL South Australia

16.01.2022 Creative Holdfast’s Summer Program is out now and celebrates art, culture, history and creativity around Holdfast Bay. The program boasts a comprehensive list of local events, exhibitions, workshops, talks and tours. See more here: www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/creativeholdfast

16.01.2022 With the weather warming up, now is a great time to take a walk through the Minda Dunes, slow down and connect with nature. Butterfly watchers might have noticed the Caper White butterfly has migrated to the area and there are high numbers across Holdfast Bay. Pic: Matt Endacott

16.01.2022 The festive season has arrived at Jetty Road, Brighton, with the installation of new Christmas decorations along the street and the start of late-night trading on Friday nights. This Friday, 27 November, marks the start of the late-night trading and there’s never been a better time to support local in the lead up to Christmas. Spend $30 at participating businesses across Holdfast Bay and you can also enter the Spend and Win competition. The major prize is a Jayco camper worth $29,000. Details here: www.spendandwin.com.au

15.01.2022 A petition calling for increased operational hours for the Glenelg Police Station, along with a greater police presence across Glenelg over the summer months, will soon be sent to State Parliament. You can sign the petition in council buildings across Holdfast Bay including the Glenelg and Brighton libraries and at a number of participating businesses in Glenelg. Join Amanda Wilson - Mayor, Holdfast Bay in showing your support for this campaign, by signing the petition before 4 December.

15.01.2022 Welcoming new citizens and celebrating local heroes will be part of our Australia Day commemorations next week. A breakfast BBQ will be available for purchase from 7.30am, catered by Kiwanis Club of Glenelg, with the official ceremony starting at 9am on the Glenelg foreshore. The event is assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council, Celebrate Australia Day. Music: www.bensound.com

15.01.2022 It’s back for another summer at the Bay! The Mix102.3 Giant Wheel returns to Glenelg’s Moseley Square this week and will start offering rides on Friday 6 November. Tickets cost $10 per person or $30 per gondola. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/Giant-Wheel-back-at-Glenelg

15.01.2022 We’re excited to be a partner in SAHMRI’s newest project, Be Well Tracker, which coincides with Mental Health Week (10-17 October). Watch the video to find out how to get involved in this vital research into mental health.

15.01.2022 Feast your eyes on this! This Jayco Adelaide camper, valued at $29,400, could be yours thanks to our Spend and Win competition. Spend $30 with a participating business in Holdfast Bay before 13 December, upload a photo of your receipt and go into the draw to win. Details here: www.spendandwin.com.au

15.01.2022 Check out this gorgeous close-up photo of a Hooded Plover chick, thanks to Birdlife volunteer Brian Wilson. This little bundle of fluff, which along with its siblings is keeping its parents busy on Seacliff beach, was pictured near the Edwards Street drain. And because the chicks are so active, the exclusion zone fence has been increased to Edwards Street and the Oleander Street pathway to the beach has been closed to the public. The chicks are expected to fledge in about 33-...37 days *Please note these photos have been taken by trained volunteers using a telephoto lens (the image has also been heavily cropped), ensuring the birds are not disturbed. Birdlife Australia Green Adelaide

14.01.2022 Join Amanda Wilson - Mayor, Holdfast Bay for a look at some of the 200 plus sculptures on display to the public as part of the 2021 Patritti Brighton Jetty Sculptures event. The free community event kicks off tomorrow night, 21 January and runs until 31 January with all sculptures available for sale as a fundraiser for the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club. Music: www.bensound.com

13.01.2022 Fish Feeders is back! After an extended break, our popular weekly Fish Feeders program returns this Thursday at Brighton Jetty from 9am-10.30am. The program runs every Thursday and the cost is $5 per person which includes bait. Please bring your own fishing rod. ... Please call 8229 9937 for further information and bookings.

13.01.2022 It’s open for playing! The $1 million redevelopment of the Wigley Reserve Playspace and Fitness Hub in Glenelg is complete and is now open to the public.

12.01.2022 Fishing around the newly-created Glenelg shellfish reef will be prohibited for 12 months, to allow it to become established. Earlier this month, the reef, which covers an area the size of Adelaide Oval, was sprinkled with one million Australian flat oysters, which will boost fish stocks and improve water quality. The reef has already attracted marine life but will take seven to 10 years to reach maturity.... It was built by the Nature Conservancy in partnership with the South Australian Department for Environment and Water and the City of Holdfast Bay.

12.01.2022 It’s time to get creative! Today we’re launching a new competition to design the 2020 Mayor's Christmas Card, with the theme of Christmas at the Beach. If you’re aged between 5-12 years, and live or go to school in Holdfast Bay, you can enter. All details here: www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/cardcomp

11.01.2022 Summer Nights Fork on the Road returns to Angus Neill Reserve at Seacliff tomorrow night. Pop on a warm jacket, bring a picnic rug and enjoy some great food and drinks, while enjoying live music with entertainment for the kids as well. Due to current COVID restrictions, all food must be consumed while seated and COVID marshals will be in attendance. Entry is via the stairs on Marine Parade or the Esplanade, Seacliff.

11.01.2022 A long time before the Brighton Oval’s multi million-dollar redevelopment, this pic was snapped of young lacrosse fan Zar Vial. Pictured in 1948-49, it also shows how Brighton Oval used to look some 70 plus years ago. The image is thanks to Brighton South Australia and Beyond. The Lost History Tour. #ThrowbackThursday

11.01.2022 Meet some of the members of Bermuda Bay AUS, who are tuned up and ready to rock The Local a live music event which will be held in the Moseley Square marquee on 17-18 October. Joining them are local artists including Loopole, Ethanol Blend, Big Sloe and Venice Queens among others. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/The-Local-live-music

09.01.2022 Meet the winner of the Mayor's Christmas Card competition, 11-year-old Xavier Lundberg. His picture - titled Fun Cricket Game at Glenelg Beach - wowed the judges, who described it as original and colourful. Amanda Wilson - Mayor, Holdfast Bay presented Xavier with his prize - a $100 Jetty Road, Glenelg gift card. See Xavier’s winning card design here: https://bit.ly/Winning-picture

09.01.2022 A reminder that the traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks displays and foreshore entertainment will not be happening this year at Glenelg or Brighton beaches. But you can still support local restaurants, bars and cafes which will be open for business. Have a happy and safe new year.

08.01.2022 What do you think? Time to bring back some of the beach fashion of the 1920s? These bathers were made by the Glenelg Knitting Mills which operated in Jetty Road. Images can be purchased from the Holdfast Bay History Centre. Visit our website for contact details and opening times - www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/historycentre

08.01.2022 Please be aware that Glenelg Jetty will be closed to the public for part of the day on Friday 16 October, as repair works are carried out on the sand pumping equipment which is currently operating just south of the jetty. The jetty will also be closed on Tuesday 20 October for the same reason. Photo: Jetty Road, Glenelg via IG

08.01.2022 Thank you Australia.com for sharing our amazing backyard with the rest of the world!

07.01.2022 Are you taking part in next week’s Aussie Backyard Bird Count? Keep an eye out for these yellow-tailed black-cockatoos which were recently spotted feeding at Kingston House. The vulnerable birds are a rare sight, but would make a great addition to the backyard bird count, which can be done at home, in a park or at the beach. Register now to get involved and help BirdLife Australia understand more about the birds that live where people live. www.aussiebirdcount.org.au

07.01.2022 If you want to know more about the endangered shore birds, the Hooded Plovers, just ask the students at Brighton Primary School. They published two books on the topic, which can be accessed at the Brighton Library. Students worked with our local bird expert Matt Endacott and Birdlife Australia volunteers to produce the two books, which can be read in the library but are currently not for loan. It’s hoped more copies will be printed which will eventually become part of our library collection.

07.01.2022 Recycling your food scraps via your household’s green FOGO bins is benefiting the state’s vegetable and wine industries, as we discovered on a tour of Peats Soil & Garden Supplies at Willunga. Sign up to our weekly FOGO trial before 30 November at www.holdfastfogo.com

06.01.2022 Come and work with us! We are seeking a Project Manager Strategy & Governance to join our team. For further details, please refer wwww.holdfastbaycareers.com.au

06.01.2022 Want to step-up your recycling game? We’re here to help! In the Brighton Civic Centre foyer, we have recycling bins for electronic waste, soft plastics, bread tags and Planet Ark printer cartridge recycling. Plus your household green-lidded bins are perfect for all your food scraps and garden clippings. Find out more about our SA-first weekly FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) trial here: www.holdfastfogo.com

05.01.2022 Don’t miss out! There are only five days left of Glenelg’s roller skating event, Bay City Rolling! Get your skates on and book your tickets here: www.baycityrolling.oztix.com.au Jetty Road, Glenelg

05.01.2022 Have you missed us? We're happy to say that both our libraries, at Brighton and Glenelg, and the Brighton Civic Centre will reopen to the public on Monday morning, 23 November 2020. In line with the latest restrictions being eased, we'll be back to business as usual, including in person assistance from our Customer Service team. They're also contactable via phone to take your enquiries on 8229 9999.

05.01.2022 It’s nesting time again on Seacliff beach. Last year’s juvenile Hooded Plover has flown the coop but its parents have a new nest with two eggs in it. And they’re expected to hatch on Australia Day. A big thank you to the volunteers and members of the public who have helped in a successful Hooded Plover breeding season so far. Photo by Brian Wilson.... **Please note these photos have been taken by trained volunteers using a telephoto lens (the image has also been heavily cropped), ensuring the birds are not disturbed. Green Adelaide BirdLife Australia

05.01.2022 Don’t let the catch of the day get away. With perfect weather forecast this week, why not join the Fish Feeders at Brighton Jetty from 9am on Thursdays. The social fishing group meets every week and for $5, bait is supplied. Fish Feeders is a joint initiative between the City of Holdfast Bay and the City of Marion.

03.01.2022 There have been many reasons to celebrate for the Brighton Rugby Union Football Club this year. Along with the brand-new building for their clubrooms, which was part of the redevelopment of Brighton Oval, it's also the club's 70th birthday. And they had five teams making it to the grand finals from a possible eight, with two taking home top honours - the under 12s and A grade teams. Congratulations to everyone involved.

02.01.2022 Glenelg Oval plays host to the Sheffield Shield, starting tomorrow, and the pitch is primed and ready to go thanks to Cricket Australia pitch advisor Les Burdett. Working together with the Holdfast Bay team including Glenelg Oval curator David Wark, Les says getting the pitch and outfield ready has been a team effort and he says it’ll be perfect by the time the first ball is bowled. Glenelg Oval is hosting two games from 30 October 2 November and again from 8-11 November.

02.01.2022 In celebration of NAIDOC Week 2020, Jack Buckskin shares Discovering Pathawilyangga - the story of Glenelg’s colonisation from the Kaurna perspective. Music: www.bensound.com

02.01.2022 It was a triumphant return for Summer Nights Fork on the Road, back at Seacliff’s Angus Neill Reserve, with a great variety of food and entertainment for all ages. The seaside reserve will host another Fork on the Road event in February next year.

01.01.2022 Our Glenelg Air-Raid Shelter will be open again this Sunday, 18 October. Visit us down the stairs between 1pm-3pm to discover the stories of WWII Glenelg. Steep stair entry, gold coin donation. More info: www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/air-raid