Mitcham Community News

Solar to cut emissions and costs

City of Mitcham has installed 82.5 kilowatts of solar photovoltaics at a cost of $73,000.

A ‘pop’ of colour for Princes Road

City of Mitcham have planted 140 ‘Drift’ groundcover roses in ‘popcorn’ and ‘coral’ in two locations on Princes Road.

Justice of the Peace service is back!

From July 13, JP services recommenced at the Civic Centre and the libraries.

City of Mitcham’s Immunisation Service

The City of Mitcham provides a community immunisation service and a school immunisation service.

Do you like to ‘Knit and Natter’?

‘Knit and Natter’ social groups met for the first time in July and are opening the doors to other locals who love to crochet

Back-to-back wins for Council projects

Two major City of Mitcham projects have taken out awards at the 2020 Local Government Professionals Leadership Excellence Awa

Toilet upgrade for Hillview Reserve

The public toilet at Hillview Reserve at Colonel Light Gardens has had a facelift, making the facilities safer and more acces

Delivering better education opportunities

Parents and students of Springbank Secondary College have welcomed news their school will remain open and receive a $10m upgr

Why waste it? Thank you for composting it!

Jeffries are providing a ‘Buy one, get one FREE’ offer for Jeffries compost, soil and mulch supplies, just in time for spring

Mitcham Community Centre

The Mitcham Community Centre is located directly opposite the Civic Centre on Belair Road, next to the Mitcham train station.

Mosaic AV ‘bunker’ hosts Winter Sessions

Mosaic AV created a studio to live stream performances for local artists impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.

Plant a tree on Arbour Day

To mark Arbour Day 2020 City of Mitcham will host a ‘virtual tree planting’ on the first day of spring.

Green light for Kingswood, Hawthorndene oval upgrades

Two City of Mitcham projects will be fast-tracked after receiving funds under the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing.

Grants working in our community

Read about some previous grant winners and how they used their grant money to benefit the community.

Mitcham’s Grants September round is open now!

Our next round of grants is now open and closes on 30 September, 2020.

A Warm Welcome for New Citizens

New Australian Citizens were welcomed to the City of Mitcham in a different way due to COVID-19 regulations.

Dog and cat registrations now due

Dogs and Cats Online is a one-stop online service for all registration payments, microchipping, desexing and breeder details.

Volunteers lend a hand at toy library workshops

Library volunteers stepped up to prepare toys for the re-opening of toy libraries this month.

Local businesses embrace Plastic Free July

City of Mitcham businesses have embraced this year’s Plastic Free July campaign.

Businesses, Council praised for COVID-19 response

South Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Nicola Spurrier has praised the work of local businesses and City of Mitcha

Mitcham to represent SA in Management Challenge

The City of Mitcham will represent South Australia in an Australasian management competition.

Back-to-Back wins for City of Mitcham projects

Two major City of Mitcham projects have taken out awards at the Local Government Professionals Leadership Excellence Awards a

Totem Poles set for Installation

Five totem poles that represent a different theme important to everyday life for Indigenous people are set to be installed at

Students show support for reconciliation

Students from Coromandel Primary School have created a ‘reconciliation wall’ and video to share what reconciliation means.

Waite Street Footpath Renewal Underway

The new footpath upgrade on Waite Street between Gulfiew Road and Edwards Street is almost complete!

Price Avenue and Wattlebury Road, Torrens Park has received a new pavement marking upgrade

The combined footpath and pavement marking works aims to significantly improve the level of pedestrian and road safety.

Sea of Hands for National Reconciliation Week

City of Mitcham residents are being encouraged to help create a ‘sea of hands’ to mark National Reconciliation Week.

Council Plans for Rates Reduction

The City of Mitcham is inviting feedback on the draft Annual Business Plan, Budget and Long Term Financial Plan 2020/21.

Back in Business, but Relief Welcome

Beauty on the Move owner has welcomed City of Mitcham’s decision to waive rent for businesses forced to close.

Thank you to Our Volunteers and City of Mitcham Volunteer Profile

City of Mitcham has launched a campaign to recognise and raise the profile of the work of its volunteers in the community.

Check Your Chimney

Heating your home can add to your winter energy bills, here's how you can minimise your energy costs and have a cosy home.

Dog and Cat Registration Due Next Month

Dog and cat registration renewal notices for the 2020/21 year will be issued in early July.

Councillor Stephen Fisher Steps Aside

Community leaders have paid tribute to Councillor Stephen Fisher who has resigned from Council after 29 years of service.

Blackwood Community Hub Draft Plans Roof Top Floo

Have your say on Blackwood Community Hub and Waite Street Reserve

Residents are invited to have their say on the plans for the Blackwood Community Hub and Waite Street Reserve.

Mitcham Home to Precious Habitat

City of Mitcham is home to some of the last remnants of Grey Box Grassy Woodland, a unique endangered habitat.

Mural Creates Cultural Connection

Aboriginal visual artist Elizabeth Close has created a mural to increase the visibility of Aboriginal culture within the comm

All outdoor playgrounds, exercise equipment and skate parks are open for play!

We encourage all visitors to visit our playgrounds and practice social distancing and good hygiene.

Explore Mitcham’s Trails this Winter

The trail network is a great place to explore as the creeks come to life and the landscape greens.

LED Building Upgrades

A LED lighting upgrade at Council’s Civic Centre and Depot is set to save over $307,000 over 10 years, modelling shows.

Mitcham Supports Mostly Books

Mitcham bookseller Mostly Books has become the local supplier for the Mitcham Memorial and Blackwood libraries.

Blackwood Writers Group Seeks New Members

The Blackwood Writers Group are looking for new members.

A Guide to Mitcham’s Bike and Skate Parks

Council skate parks and playgrounds re-opened in May. See our favourite spaces for skaters, BMX and mountain bike riders.

Supplementary Election - Gault Ward

A supplementary election will be held to fill a vacancy in Gault Ward due to an Elected Member’s resignation.

COVID-19 Clean-up Tips

As more people stay at home and ‘declutter’, we are seeing more illegal dumping on a streets and outside charity shops.

Are You Bin Distancing?

Please make sure your bins have plenty of space to be collected.

Volunteers reach out to isolated residents

City of Mitcham volunteers have stepped in to check on the welfare of older and isolated residents in the community.