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Petitions

Petitions are an important way for the community to make requests to Council and provide information. They are one of the ways in which people can advise Council of their concerns and influence the decision making process.

As an informed and responsible decision maker, the City of Marion has a role to ensure decisions are made with openness and transparency whilst aligning to the requirements of the Local Government Act 1999 and associated regulations.

The City of Marion has adopted a Petition Policy that is consistent with the Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2013 and the Council Member Code of Practice - Procedures at Council Meetings.

Important Note: A petition is a public document. By signing it, it is agreed that the names, addresses and signatures on the petition will be made available in the public realm. The City of Marion will record these details for the purpose of the petition only.

How to deliver a petition

Deliver petitions to City of Marion by the following methods:

In person: 245 Sturt Road, Sturt SA 5047 
Post: PO Box 21 Park Holme South Australia 5043

Response to Petitions

Duncan Avenue, Park Holme

A City of Marion resident presented a petition with 87 signatories to council on 14 February 2024 requesting the following actions:

  • Conduct a comprehensive traffic study on Duncan Ave to assess traffic volumes and speeds to ascertain the extent of the perceived speeding issue and any impacts on community safety.
  • Evaluate the feasibility of traffic control devices (speed restriction devices) to be implemented on Duncan Avenue.
  • Work with local law enforcement to monitor and enforce applicable speed limits.
  • Prioritise the safety and well-being of Park Holme residents and visitors by taking prompt action to address this concern.

Council response:

  • Notes a traffic investigation will be undertaken throughout the month of March 2024 with a subsequent report outlining the investigation findings and actions will be brought to the Mullawirra Ward Briefing in April 2024.
West Street, Ascot Park

A City of Marion resident presented a petition with 205 signatories to council on 25 July 2025 requesting that Council:

  • Notes the petition.
  • Notes that the Flinders Greenway Project includes speed cushions for West Street, Ascot Park.
  • Notes the Letter from the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport regarding the update on the City Shaping Program.
  • Endorses staff to write to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport seeking an update on the City Shaping Program review.
  • Advises the head petitioner of the resolutions of Council.

Or alternatively, that Council:

  • Notes the petition.
  • Endorses staff to proceed with the installation of speed cushions on West Street, Ascot Park (Outside the Flinders Greenway Project) and fund the project ($90,000) from the Flinders Greenway Budget in 25/26 through the Budget Review Process.
  • Advises the head petitioner of the resolutions of Council.

Council response:

  • Notes the petition.
  • Notes that the Flinders Greenway Project proposal includes speed cushions for West Street, 
    Ascot Park.
  • Notes the Letter from the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport regarding the update on 
    the City Shaping Program.
  • Endorses staff to write to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport seeking an update on 
    the City Shaping Program review.
  • Advises the residents of West Street and head petitioner of the resolutions of Council and 
    provides correspondence between Council and the Minister.
  • Requests a report be brought back to Council by April 2026 with an update on funding
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