Philled In: Mayor's March - April engagements
Mayor Phill Stone has continued a busy schedule of community engagement, regional collaboration and advocacy throughout March and April, with a strong focus on local issues, partnerships and future planning for the city.
Across the period, Mayor Phill Stone participated in a wide range of activities including community clean-up efforts, regional meetings, council briefings, media engagements and local events, while also contributing to broader discussions impacting the Eyre Peninsula.
Mayor Phill Stone said the past few weeks had been a busy stretch, bur rewarding spending time out in the community.
“It’s been a busy few weeks, but the best part is always getting out in the community and seeing people take pride in Whyalla. From clean-ups to community events, it’s been a bit of everything, and it’s always great to see people getting involved.”
Highlights of engagements included:
- Clean Up Australia Day participation
- Regional stakeholder and Eyre Peninsula Mayors meetings
- Community events including HOPE Collective Day and local exhibitions
- Meetings on key local projects
- Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Mayor Stone also continued regular involvement in council and regional matters, including Eyre Peninsula Mayors meetings, Council briefings, audit and risk discussions, and meetings relating to the future of the Whyalla Steelworks.
Engagement with media and the community remained a priority, with updates shared through radio, council communications and the mayor’s regular column to keep residents informed on key projects and developments.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed through Council’s official communication channels, including updates from the Mayor’s Desk and the Whyalla News column.