Area councillor Robert Simms (front right) rallied the city council to declare a "climate emergency" in March, but he was unsuccessful. Photo: Supplied

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City council changes mind on climate emergency

Five months after knocking back a plea to declare a “climate emergency”, Adelaide City Council has now endorsed a view that climate change is a “national emergency” that poses a serious risk to city ratepayers.

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Third time lucky: city council to push ahead with developer register

After two failed attempts, Adelaide City Council has voted to investigate forcing councillors to publicly disclose any conversations they have with developers.

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Lord Mayor looks to can council developer register move

A push for Adelaide City councillors to publicly disclose any contact they have with developers is set to be knocked back a third time, with Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor labelling the proposal as “disappointing” ahead of her potential casting vote.

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City council considers cutting meetings, dinners

Adelaide City Council will consider cutting back on the number of meetings and costly councillor dinners as part of debate on wholesale changes to its governance structure.

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Strengthen rights of city renters: councillor

Adelaide City councillor Robert Simms says the city’s rental market is full of “horror” stories of tenants living in sub-standard accommodation, with many fearing eviction without cause.