Marion Matters

Welcome to Marion Matters

Marion Matters is council's dedicated community consultation website.

It has been designed so that you, your friends, neighbours, family and colleagues can contribute ideas and comment on some of the issues being considered by council.

Your participation will help guide us in making important decisions. Click on any of the current consultations on the right to see what other people are saying and to join the conversation.

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The City of Marion's new-look website aims at helping you find what you're looking for quickly and easily, and offers a range of online services where you can make a payment, request a service and even chat to customer service in real-time. Provide feedback about our new-look website

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New council website launched

The City of Marion's new-look website aims at helping you find what you're looking for quickly and easily, and offers a range of online services where you can make a payment, request a service, book a hard rubbish collection and even chat to customer service in real-time. Plus lots more...

Provide feedback about our new-look website

Social media

City of Marion is now on Facebook and Twitter. Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter to keep updated with the latest on what's happening in your community.

Email newsletter

Sign up on our website for the monthly email newsletter E-Talk to receive all the latest news straight to your inbox. Sign up to our email newsletter here

by Marion Administrator 23 Apr 2012, 2:50pm

Help Treasure Our Coast

Do you love Marion’s coast?

Discover how you can help protect and enjoy Marion’s unique coastal environment at the first of a series of special workshops themed Treasuring our Coast, featuring:

Chris Daniels - Professor of Urban Ecology at Uni SA and Director of the Barbara Hardy Institute
Alex Gaut - Biodiversity Program Manager at the Conservation Council of SA

Wednesday, 11 April, 5.30pm – 8pm at the Domain Theatre, Marion Cultural Centre, 287 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park. Light supper provided, plus activities for children over six.

Bookings essential. To RSVP call 8375 6712.

Visit council’s website for more information.

by Marion Administrator 23 Mar 2012, 3:24pm

Cultural Heritage Survey

The City of Marion, in collaboration with Flinders University, is conducting a survey to collect essential information and ideas about the living cultural heritage of our community.

The survey will collect local stories and information that will assist in protecting and promoting the diversity of our local cultural heritage.

The consultation closes on 30 April

by Marion Administrator 6 Mar 2012, 3:47pm

Community Garden Policy

The City of Marion undertook a survey to gain feedback on the draft Community Garden Policy and Framework documents. These documents drive Council’s future directions and decisions in regards to Community Gardens in our City.

Information obtained from the survey will be used to ensure the communities needs are reflected in the documents; and will assist Council in understanding how the community feel about Community Gardens.

For more information contact Renee O'Connor on 8375 6850.

by Marion Administrator 6 Mar 2012, 2:31pm

Help Build Marion's Future

This year Council is providing innovative new ways to get involved in the Annual Business Plan and Budget consultation. The online budget simulation tool provides an interactive means for you to provide feedback.

Or you can come to the public forum, visit the travelling display, complete a survey, download the documents and more!

Consultation begins at 9am on March 21 and closes at 5pm on April 11.

by Marion Administrator 5 Mar 2012, 9:32am

Mike Turtur Bikeway

The Mike Turtur Bikeway, when completed, will provide a shared use path and linear park which stretches from the City to Glenelg.

The path provides residents with: a safe walking and cycling route, recreational resource, greater connection to local destinations and enhanced local sustainable transport options.

Consultation on the detailed design is now closed. Go to the project website for more information about the project.

by Marion Administrator 17 Feb 2012, 1:24pm

Tree Management Framework Consultation

City of Marion undertook a survey to receive feedback on the draft Tree Management Policy and Framework documents. These documents drive council's future direction and decisions regarding trees in parks, reserves and streets.

The consultation is now closed but you can still view the documents on council's website.

by Marion Administrator 8 Dec 2011, 11:20am

Tell us your thoughts and ideas for improving our city

We want to hear your thoughts and ideas for improving our city.

Do you have an idea about how we live or work in the City of Marion? Any thoughts on how we can create a healthier environment and a more dynamic economy? Or a great idea about how we can better support
community wellbeing and cultural vitality?

Let us know what you think we need to do to make Marion an even better place to live now and in the future.

by admin 2 Dec 2011, 5:45pm

Will paid parking flood your street with cars?

The City of Marion opposes the application to introduce paid parking at Westfield and the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre. A successful public meeting was held on Sunday 27 November with 125 people in attendance. Community feedback has been included in a report which will was presented at a special council meeting on 06 December. For more information or to download a copy of the feedback report go to council’s website.

by Marion Administrator 30 Nov 2011, 11:40am