Cr Yvonne Todd
Position
Ward
Suburbs
Address
Mitcham Community News November 2026
South Australia’s next local government elections were originally planned for November 2026 but were deferred to April 2027. If you’re committed to local issues, put up your hand to be a Councillor, talk to current Councillors and join in information sessions run by the Local Government Association. The dates for the 2027 council elections are:
- Nominations open: 26 January 2027
- Nominations close: 12 noon 9 February 2027
City of Mitcham is supporting the Garage Sale Trail initiative this year by promoting it to residents. The trail is a national initiative that encourages the reuse and sale of pre-loved items with the aim of increasing circular economy outcomes and reducing waste. Registrations, participant support and event delivery are managed by Garage Sale Trail with major event weekends occurring on 7-8 November and 14-15 November 2026. Find information on the Garage Sale Trail website and link up with your neighbours to have a fun sale day.
South Road T2D works affect us all in many ways including rat running through St Marys. The build seems slow but when I look at the size of the works I’m astounded. A new active travel bridge connecting Walsh Avenue (next to St Bernadette’s Primary School) and York Avenue opened on Thursday 15 October and can be used by both pedestrians and cyclists.
A petition is being developed asking for a public toilet at the Donald Street playground in St Marys. This playground space is a vital link between Denis Street, St Marys and St Marys Street Reserve. The playground has recently been upgraded and a toilet would be a welcome inclusion for the many families using the playground. Please sign the petition or send an email to Councillors if this is important to you.
I was unsuccessful with my motion to fund and finalise the upgrade to the Denis Street car park. Council has spent much money and time to get concept plans shovel ready for creating a car park that is a cool green corridor from Denis Street through to Donald Street Reserve then to St Marys Reserve. As a Councillor, I believe greening our suburbs is an essential council tool to cool where we live. Sadly, the effort and cost have been wasted as some Councillors do not walk their ‘green’ talk and refused funding to create a cool spot in a hot suburb.
Centennial Park Cemetery is publicly selling land which will generate a financial return to Council. For sale is a house at 45 Magdalene Terrace and three blocks 47, 49 and 51. This was arranged in confidence with Mitcham and Unley Councils supporting Centennial Park. I’m very disappointed by the decision and see it as a money grab by Council, but I was unable to break confidentiality to get local feedback or support. I moved that Council buy the land for future opportunities but could not sway my fellow Councillors.
Sometimes talking through a Council issue with me helps you to decide on your action plan, so call or email.
This article may contain personal views or opinions held by individual Council Members, and may not necessarily represent the formal position of the Council