District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula in Cummins, South Australia | Government organisation

District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula

Locality: Cummins, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8676 0400

Address: 32 Railway Terrace 5631 Cummins, SA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 For more information and FAQ Sheets on the new COVID-SAfe check in process for businesses and individuals, visit the COVID Website: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business/covid-safe-check-in

25.01.2022 With the Stay at Home directions easing at 12.01am tomorrow, we are happy to advise the Waste Transfer Stations will be opening in line with normal trading hours (below). Please maintain social distancing protocols when visiting the stations.

25.01.2022 Only just over a week left to get your applications in! Don't miss this opportunity! All the info you need can be found on the website: https://www.lowereyrepeninsula.sa.gov.au//general-duties-a

24.01.2022 Future Urban and City Collective have been engaged by Council to develop a Master Plan for the township of Coffin Bay. The Master Plan aims to guide the future development of Coffin Bay and in particular, will provide a blueprint for accommodating sensitive growth that is consistent with the character of Coffin Bay. The online survey to provide your thoughts and comments is now live and will run for a three week period. You can access the survey here - www.surveymonkey.com/r/coffinbaymasterplancommunitysurvey_f An information sheet and details on the community session to be held at the Coffin Bay Yacht Club on February 16 are on Council's website - visit www.lowereyrepeninsula.sa.gov.au

24.01.2022 Kirton Point Children's Centre are hosting a free first aid awareness session. Give the centre a call to make your booking...

22.01.2022 There are two spots left in this driving course. If you're interested please get in touch ASAP.

22.01.2022 Tourism has been one of the hardest hit industries during the global pandemic. That's why we're injecting $20 million into SA's regional tourism industry to dr...ive visitor demand and create jobs. Grants of up to $500,000 will be available to regional businesses so that they can improve, diversify and attract more visitors. More info: https://tourism.sa.gov.au//tourism-industry-development-fu Camel Beach House District Council of Elliston District Council of Ceduna District Council of Streaky Bay City of Port Lincoln Council District Council of Tumby Bay District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula Wudinna District Council District Council of Cleve

22.01.2022 Make sure you get along to the markets in Coffin Bay next week, looks like there will be plenty to do while there!!

20.01.2022 The latest Fortnightly Focus - December 18

20.01.2022 Some good tips for those having some difficulty with the covid check in app...

20.01.2022 With the restrictions eased, Council administration offices will reopen tomorrow :)With the restrictions eased, Council administration offices will reopen tomorrow :)

20.01.2022 In partnership with SA Health, the District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula are distributing free single-use masks to community members. Masks packs are available for residents in each of our Council offices during normal business hours (Port Lincoln Branch office from tomorrow), the Cummins Community Library and the Coffin Bay Library Depot (Tuesdays only) so we can protect ourselves and others. We have limited the masks to two packs per household member and encourage residents to please take only as you require to ensure all members of the community can access what they need. To learn more about face masks and how to wear them, visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

19.01.2022 Two hours of FREE one-on-one business mentoring is available through the Federal Government's Australian Small Business Advisory Service. Hands on training available to boost management knowledge and skills for small businesses across South Australia. Click on the link below for further details and registration. https://bit.ly/3repIln

19.01.2022 Got a bit of time this January? Time to give blood and change lives? 1 in 3 people in Port Lincoln will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. The Red Cross is rolling into town from January 19 to 22. Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at donateblood.com.au, on the app or on 13 14 95.

18.01.2022 Feeling creative ... there are a range of arts grants now available. https://www.countryarts.org.au/grants-funding/grants/

18.01.2022 Don’t forget to head to Coffin Bay Monday!

18.01.2022 What an effort. Congratulations to the Cummins Our Town team in securing 10 years of funding to support mental wellbeing in Cummins and surrounding areas. Thank you to the Fay Fuller Foundation and The Australian Centre for Social Innovation for supporting this journey.

16.01.2022 Do you know a young person looking to get a 'foot in the door' in administration? Send them to our website to have a look at our administration traineeship opportunity - closes this Friday!! https://www.lowereyrepeninsula.sa.gov.au//administration-t

16.01.2022 The latest Fortnightly Focus - November 20

16.01.2022 ROAD CLOSED: Hirchausen Road Poonindie is open to local traffic only. We expect to re-open the road Monday 08 February 2021.

15.01.2022 Do you have unwanted or obsolete agvet chemcials you need to safely dispose of? ChemClear are holding a collection in South Australia and Western Australia in April and May 2021. Simply register your chemicals by 28 February at www.chemclear.org.au and they will be safely collected and disposed of.

15.01.2022 Regional Event Funding is now available to help get events of all sizes back on track. Further information available in the link below. https://tourism.sa.gov.au/support/regional-event-fund

14.01.2022 The Small Community Grants program through the Eyre Peninsula Community Foundation is now open. Apply by Septemer 25th. There's grants of up to $2000 available. www.epcf.com.au

14.01.2022 Be sure to register!

13.01.2022 OPEN! Council is now accepting 2021 Australia Day Award nominations. Download the nomination form and guidelines from Council's website - www.lowereyrepeninsula.sa.gov.au/commu/australia-day-awards Nominations close at 5pm, November 30.

12.01.2022 COVID SAfe Check-In is here! If someone in South Australia tests positive to COVID-19, COVID SAfe Check-In enables us to quickly contact others who may have be...en exposed to the virus, controlling the spread. This will enhance contact tracing and keep our community COVID safe. To start using COVID SAfe Check-In: 1 Download the free mySA GOV app on your iPhone or Android device. If you already have the app, make sure you have the latest version, which may require you to download the app update or remove and reinstall the app. 2 Select the COVID SAfe Check-In tile from the homepage of the app as you enter a business or venue. 3 Follow the prompts to scan the venue’s unique QR code and check in. You will not be required to sign up for a mySA GOV account to use the COVID SAfe Check-In. You also do not need to provide a driver’s licence or vehicle registration details to use it. The app securely collects limited personal information as you enter a business or venue. Your details will only be kept for 28 days and will only be released to SA Health for official contact tracing purposes. For more information visit: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-work/covid-safe-check-in

11.01.2022 Volunteer grants to help your organisation do what it does best. Up to $5000 available, closing on September 20.

11.01.2022 The latest Fortnightly Focus - September 11

11.01.2022 The latest Fortnightly Focus - September 25

10.01.2022 Council is very appreciative of the wonderful library staff and transcription group for all their help in getting the historic minutes into a digital format.

10.01.2022 Coming to Cummins & Tumby Bay September 17!

08.01.2022 Please be advised that due to sealing works on Bratten Way between Kapinnie and the lake area to the east tomorrow (December 11 & subject to weather conditions!), traffic delays of up to 15 minutes could be experienced. Council recommends that alternate routes be considered if possible to avoid these delays.

08.01.2022 Only a week to go. Council's Community Capital Support Grant and Community Reserves Support Grant close on October 1. Guidelines and application forms are available at https://www.lowereyrepeninsula.sa.gov.au/ or by calling 8676 0400.

08.01.2022 Don't forget snorkelling is happening again this summer! Tumby Bay on January 15 and Dutton Bay on January 17. Book now!

07.01.2022 Please note: the Port Lincoln Branch office will re-open at 2.30pm. Apologies for any inconvenience!

07.01.2022 UPDATE - 1.15pm: Greenpatch Road has been closed until further notice - detours are in place and we apologise for any inconvenience. Please be aware that there are currently roadworks on Greenpatch Road that involves the deposit of material onto the road in large mounds. These will be reduced as the material is formed into the road surface as the week progresses, however please exercise caution when travelling through any road works (signs are in place) or take an alternative route.

07.01.2022 The latest Fortnightly Focus - August 28

07.01.2022 [Changes to COVID Marshal requirements] Effective today (28 August 2020), there are some changes to the requirements for COVID Marshals in businesses and other ...operations: All establishments where food can be consumed onsite must now have a COVID Marshal in place. Social clubs no longer require a COVID Marshal. Still unsure if you need a COVID Marshal? Activities that require a COVID Marshal include: The onsite purchase and consumption of food or beverages (indoor and outdoor). Religious or faith-based ceremonies. Supermarkets and hardware stores. Distribution centres (including associated transport operations). Gymnasiums and fitness centres. Swimming pools used by the public. Sports clubs. Any activity where a COVID Management Plan is required. Any operation which may be defined by the state coordinator. Get more information on COVID Marshals and access the online training covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery/covid-marshals

06.01.2022 Looking for something to do tomorrow? Why not head down to BAMM in Coffin Bay??

05.01.2022 Closing tomorrow.

04.01.2022 Some good advice for our upcoming hot days..

03.01.2022 Reminder! Australia Day Award nominations close at 5pm on Monday, November 30. If you know someone or a business/ organisation that does a great job in our community, why not nominate them! Please be aware Councillors can only determine a winner by the nomination information received, so good supporting documentation i.e. letters of support are encouraged! ... For more info visit https://www.lowereyrepeninsula.sa.gov.au//australia-day-aw Thank you to those who have submitted nominations so far!

03.01.2022 We are very proud to congratulate our 2021 Australia Day Award winners, as voted at the Council meeting on Friday. Citizen of the Year Glyn Owen Young Citizen of the Year Sarah Dickinson ... Young Sportsperson of the Year Alinta Dingwall Business of the Year Lower Eyre Family Practice Employee of the Year Julie Crettenden (Economic Community Development Officer here at DCLEP!) Community Event of the Year 1802 Oyster Bar Kangaroo Island Bushfire Fundraiser A huge thank you to everyone who submitted some stellar nominations! More details on the Australia Day Awards ceremony to come!

03.01.2022 Lower Eyre Coastcare Association and Ngahuia are calling for volunteers to assist in their clean up efforts this weekend. If you have some time to spare, please get along and lend a hand Sunday :)

03.01.2022 With thanks to a local band of volunteer transcribers, and the Cummins School Community Library, the first year of Council's historic minute books are now available online. A sneak peak at 1899 is now online at www.lowereyrepeninsula.sa.gov.au//co/historic-minute-books More will be added soon.

02.01.2022 **UPDATE ** this little fella has been re-united with his new family This little maltese shih tzu was found wandering at Louth Bay. If he belongs to you please contact our General Inspector on 0428 762 375

02.01.2022 Please note you will need to perform COVID safe check in upon arrival!

01.01.2022 Calling all sporting clubs and facilities managers .... these three major infrastructure grants are now open. Further information is available from the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing https://www.orsr.sa.gov.au//grassroots-facility-program-an