Council briefings

The Commission regularly hosts briefings to assist local government and their elected members’ understanding of the new planning system and to help address concerns raised by their constituents.

The Commission also attends and briefs council Mayors and CEOs of the Greater Adelaide Regional Organisation of Councils (GAROC) and South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils (SAROC).

Recent events include:

Upper Spencer Gulf Summit

Members the Commission travelled to Port Augusta on 31 May 2022 to take part in the Regional Priorities Forum organised by the Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group which is a strategic partnership between the cities of Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla. The forum provided an opportunity to discuss the future of this region and how the Commission can work with Upper Spencer Gulf councils as part of the regional planning program to map out and support a prosperous future for the area.

Regional Council CE Forum

On 27 May 2022, State Planning Commission Chair Craig Holden and the Minister for Planning, the Honourable Nick Champion MP, took part in a forum titled ‘Learn from the Past, Look to the Future’ which bought together over 20 regional council Chief Executives to map a bright future for regional SA. The forum included a Regional Planning showcase covering Coorong Council’s Growth Strategy, Robe Council’s ‘Robe 2050 Plan’ and the Upper Spencer Gulf Summit.