Decision details

THAT THE CITY PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO COUNCIL

THAT COUNCIL

1.       Notes the environmental outcomes of the Sustainability Incentives Scheme for 2025/2026 to 10 March 2026 as outlined in Item 7.1 on the Agenda for the City Planning, Development and Business Affairs Committee held on 7 April 2026.

2.       Notes that a final end of financial year update on the environmental outcomes for the full 2025/26 Financial Year will be communicated to Council Members via E-News.

3.       Notes the next programmed review of the Sustainability Grants and Incentives Program Operating Guidelines will be in 2027.

4.       Approves amendments to the Sustainability Grants and Incentives Program Operating Guidelines for 2026/27 as contained in Attachment A to Item 7.1 on the Agenda for the City Planning, Development and Business Affairs Committee held on 7 April 2026.

5.       Authorises the Chief Executive Officer, or delegate, to finalise the amended Sustainability Grants and Incentives Program Operating Guidelines as contained in Attachment A to Item 7.1 on the Agenda for the meeting of the City Planning, Development and Business Affairs Committee held on 7 April 2026 and review related documentation and terms and conditions publicly available on the City of Adelaide’s website for consistency with the amendments to the Sustainability Incentives Scheme.

Undertaking - Sustainability Incentive Scheme – Annual Report and Operating Guidelines Review

In response to queries from the Lord Mayor and Councillor Siebentritt, an undertaking was given to include advice in the upcoming Committee report regarding solutions and barriers for residential EV charging, incorporating how identified solutions may bridge any gaps in residential EV charging options.