Snapshot
Salisbury AUTUMN 2012
Your guide to what’s happening in Salisbury, with information about the City of Salisbury’s services and programs, and changes that affect your area.
In this issue Fences and the Law 2
Volunteering in the City of Salisbury 3 Learning in the City of Salisbury 4 Making News 6 Upcoming Events 8
Learning Opportunities in Salisbury Education is no longer confined to the school classroom. The City of Salisbury offers young people and adults a wide variety of learning opportunities at a range of facilities across the city. Anyone wanting to improve their job prospects, update their skills or simply try something new has plenty of options in Salisbury. Council is running programs at community and recreation centres, libraries, Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre and Salisbury Business and Export Centre (SBEC). Learning programs, funded by Council, State and Federal Government, cover a vast range of topics such as: learning to be a radio presenter, getting your learners permit, hospitality industry skills, English as a second language, and how to start up a new business.
Information about the variety of programs on offer can be viewed at Council’s website, on our Facebook page, or by visiting one of our venues. Special learning events to look out for include Neighbourhood House Week (9-15 May), Library and Information Week (24-30 May), National Science Week (11-19 August), Children’s Book Week (18-24 August), Salisbury Writers’ Festival (starting 24 August) and Adult Learners’ Week (1-8 September), to name just a few! Inside this edition of Snapshot you can read more about some of the many programs available within the community.
Hard Waste Collections in Salisbury A collection service for hard waste is offered to Salisbury residents by Council in conjunction with NAWMA (Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority). Old furniture, household appliances, obsolete computers, TVs and kid’s toys are some of the items that residents can dispose of using the hard waste service. To find out more, visit www.nawma.sa.gov.au/kerbside/hardwaste.asp or drop into the Council offices in James Street, Salisbury to collect your free brochure. Salisbury Council residents can choose one of the following two options:
Option 1: Voucher System A voucher entitles residents to dispose of one trailer load per calendar year (not exceeding 7x4 feet, and 5 feet in height) of hard waste, free of charge, at the Transfer Station on Research Road, Pooraka. Please note: trailers that exceed the voucher limit will attract an additional fee. Option 2: Suburb by Suburb Collection Residents can make a booking up to one month in advance for their hard waste to be collected from the kerb outside their home for a fee of $10.
If you want to find out more about your city, visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au or call 8406 8222 facebook.com/cityofsalisbury twitter.com/cityofsalisbury