Stephen is passionate about cities and respects the Environment

• Town Planner with 18 years experience in State and Local Government
• Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies from Adelaide University
• Chairman of the Local Government Association Climate Change Steering Committee
• Leading by example with a low carbon, low water city lifestyle

Planning & Development: Planning controls promoting city living, best practice sustainable development, more diverse housing and certainty for residents and developers.

Carbon Neutral Council: Library and Community Centres as ‘flag bearers’ to deliver corporation carbon neutrality before 2020.

Action on Water: A community action plan and greater funding to help you help us.

Building Sustainable Communities: Council helping you reduce your electricity costs and become good global citizens.

Accessible Transport: The right mix of pedestrian, cycling, public transport and car parking needs to be found and free public transport is critical to get you places.

Heritage as a Strategic Asset: Protecting local heritage and providing funding for its enhancement.

Our Precious Parklands: Public Space that promotes healthy and enjoyable activities, fosters community and provides environmental benefits.

Quality Public Places: Adelaide needs cleaner, greener and safer streets – places you want to enjoy.

Improved amenity in mixed use environments: Council can and should better understand the difficulties of managing mixed use environments.