Nairne Area Community Council

The Nairne and District Residents Association (NDRA) changed its name in 2009 to avoid confusion with the Distict Council of Mt Barker (DCMB). We had numerous enquiries that were for the Mt Barker Council and it seemed that people were confused about our role. It was formerly Nairne Area Community Council (NACC) which evolved from the Nairne Community Association (NCA) with the objective of providing the Postcode 5252 community with a strengthened forum for discussion and action on issues which affect lifestyle, amenity and development in Nairne. It offers all community and sports groups a forum to join with other groups, where there are commonalities of purpose, in presenting an integrated front to the authorities concerned and to combine resources as appropriate to achieve community amenity development.

Recent achievements are:
•    Resolution of the Nairne Primary School traffic dangers
•    Resisting the now withdrawn Nairne Industrial Estate opposite the Retirement Village
•    Working with Mt Barker Council in developing Byethorne Park on Woodside Road
•    Nairne Directory
•    Many successful Nairne Founders’ Days

Ongoing matters include:
•    Raising awareness about the State government's 30 year plan and lodging a submission
•    Main St. heritage development
•    High density  living developments
•    Loss of community recreational land


The NAIRNE NEWS
A very important activity of the NACC is the production of this bi-monthly newsletter. Much valuable community information is provided as well as advertising of local businesses. All community members are invited to contribute. Copy can be sent to P.O. Box 416, Nairne, South Australia 5252

The NAIRNE AREA DIRECTORY.
This  initiative provides a list of all 5252 phone numbers in an easy-to-find format. This has been strongly supported by local traders. Maps and historical information are also included.

The Committee
The 2006/2007 committee is:

President: Jenni  Adams
Vice President: Simon Martin
Secretary: Mike Wheal
Treasurer: Therese Okkerse
 
Committee:
Clive Pay
Cathy Smallridge
David Skewes
Rosemary Pay

Nairne News Editor: Lyssa Liebelt


Your involvement
All residents of the Postcode 5252 area are encouraged to make use of the NACC by attending meetings and becoming financial members, these membership fees providing a resource for the administration of the Council.
Meetings are held bi-monthly on the third Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. at the Nairne Institute. For actual dates contact NDRA@live.com.au

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The OBJECTS as stated in the Constitution are:
(a)    To promote Community development and enhance the aspirations of the people living in the Nairne area.

(b)    To foster the interests of the residents of Nairne and those in the area covered by post code 5252

(c)    To provide a public forum for the residents of the Community within the 5252 post code area and to act as a representative umbrella Organization to all other Associations, Service Clubs Sports Clubs and Community Groups affiliated with the Nairne area Community Council, where ideas and opinions can be gathered and enhanced into policy strategies by which the local Councillor or Councillors to the District Council of Mt. Barker may be guided.

(d)   To act as a local Area Community Council and in conjunction with the local Ward Councillor or Councillors to formulate policies and strategies for Nairne and other Localities within the post code area of 5252 with regard to the wishes and needs and the aspirations of such Local Communities that can be presented to the District Council of Mt. Barker for action and or implementation.

(e)   To,  when necessary, take up petitions and make represent-ations to the District Council of Mt. Barker on issues concerning the community of Nairne or any other community within the 5252 post code area as may be necessary.

(f)   To co-operate with and assist all other affiliated bodies to assist one another for the  common good of the Community as a whole, but promote the unique character and integrity of Nairne and each locality separately.

(g)  To do and promote all such things and acts conducive to the furtherance of the objects and interests of the Communities within the environs of Nairne and other localities of the post code area 5252 as may be required..

(h)   The assets and income of the Nairne Area Community Council Inc. shall be applied solely in the furtherance of objects and of this community Council and no portion shall be distributed directly or indirectly to its members except as a bona fide fee for services rendered or expenses incurred on behalf of the Nairne Area Community Council Inc.