Latest Developments in D'Urbanvale
DCF Questions The Replacement Of Our Council Manager - Our Community Support Is Please Required
21 October 2011
The city saw it fit for Elmaleen to be acting council manager for over a year now. As we stand today this is where the situation becomes questionable. Elmaleen will now be replaced because she does not have the qualifications to be a council manager?
D'Urbanvale Residents Forum AGM - 26th October 2011 (Special Guest Speaker - Mr. Jonathan Deal - Leading the Way Against Fracking)
10 October 2011
The D’Urbanvale Residents Forum cordially invites the community to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on the 26th October 2011 at Chesterhouse starting at 19h00.
Durbanville CBD Urban Design Framework Workshop - 1st October 2011 at Durbanville Council chambers - 09h15
20 September 2011
I am sure that we can all agree that Durbanville is truly beautiful with its view vistas inclusive of world renowned wine farms and many other features too numerous to mention here. We are blessed. Durbanville has experienced growth over the years and we need to make sure that the future growth is also sustainable for the benefit of our community.
The Planning office in Kraaifontein and in conjunction with the Durbanville Community Forum (DCF) invite you as residents to have an opportunity to attend a workshop to participate in the “Durbanville CBD Urban Design Guidelines” and for this to be given formal planning status.
Sub Council Wards Decision - Ward 21 Retained - Durbanville Back To Normal
27 July 2011
Fantastic news! The full sub council decided today that ward 21 would remain under Sub council 7.
DCF Comments on Ward Clusters Under Sub Council - CRITICAL THAT RESIDENTS COMMENT
07 July 2011
I have submitted the Durbanville Community Forum (DCF) comment to the City regarding the “proposed” Sub Councils that will affect The Greater Durbanville. I have provided the City’s proposed wards under Sub Council 7 (Durbanville) and Sub Council 3 (De Grendel, Goodwood)
Please note that the proposed wards to fall under Goodwood, wards 21 and 70 are wards into the very heart of Durbanville yet Goodwood will make decisions what happens in Durbanville? This makes absolutely no sense?
D'URBANVALE - SECURITY ALERT
22 June 2011
It has been brought to the attention of the D’Urbanvale Residents Forum that there have been several break-ins in Sunbird Crescent this week. There was also an incident in Sparrowhawk.
Uitkamp - DCF Warns Of Urban Edge Free For All - TygerTalk
21 January 2011
A very good article regarding Uitkamp in the TygerTalk dated 20th Jan 2010.
Uitkamp - Proposed Development - Update To Community
20 January 2011
The purpose of this communication is to update everyone on the current position with regard to the Mayoral Committee decision that was reached in December 2010 to give the green light to the Uitkamp development on the historical Clara Annafontein farm.
D'Urbanvale Residents Forum (DRF) Responds to Mayco (Clara Anna Fontein)
7 December 2010
The D’Urbanvale Residents Forum (DRF) has submitted comment relating to Mayco’s approval to Clara Anna Fontein Development.
Mayco Gives Green Light For Clara Anna Fontein Development - Residents Must Please Comment
5 December 2010
As some of you are probably aware the mayoral committee, Mayco last week gave the green light for the development across the road at Clara Anna Fontein. This will change the face of Durbanville forever.
Proposed Information Bill - Meeting at Durbanville Town Hall
9 September 2010
I am sure many of you have heard of the proposed Information Bill that government want to table. If it is passed it could have impacts to our lives in one way or the other.
D'Urbanvale Newsletter AGM Notification
8 September 2010
The newsletter AGM notification letter is attached for your perusal. Please read through and if you have any comments please feel free to express them to the committee. The agenda is included. The meeting details as follows:
Special Rating Area (SRA)
7 September 2010
On the 21st September 2010 the D’Urbanvale Residents Forum will be having the AGM. (Chesterhouse, Falcon Street, D’Urbanvale at 19h00) One of the topics that will be placed before the community is the “Special Rating Area” or SRA. These are areas which can play a fundamental role in suburbs
Outdoor Advertising & Signage
18 June 2010
Illegal signage is a plague that litters our beautiful suburbs. Please contact Mr. Joe Van Wyk to report these and let’s keep our Durbanville clean. Attached is by-law information and the by-law itself.
MEDIA RELEASE: City's Voucher Programme boosts start-up businesses
17 March 2010
The City of Cape Town’s Economic and Tourism Development Portfolio Committee is impressed with the progress that has been made with the Business Support Voucher Programme (BSVP). The Cape Agency for Sustainable Integrated Development in Rural Areas (CASIDRA) implements this programme for the City and recently gave a presentation to the Committee illustrating the programme’s successes over the last five years.
Since the City’s Economic and Human Development Department launched the BSVP in 2006, 5324 business vouchers have been issued. These vouchers provide city businesses with access to finance, supply chain opportunities and mentorship – benefits which are continually measured and reported .
MEDIA RELEASE:City to manage overpopulation of waterfowl at Sonstraal, Vygeboom dam
17 March 2010
The City is currently consulting various role players to find a solution to the problem of overpopulated waterfowl at Sonstraal and Vygeboom Dams in Durbanville.
These two dams are situated in a large linear park in a stream forming a tributary of the Kuils River. The park is classified as a ‘Community Park’ and is maintained according to the prescribed maintenance standards, similar to other community parks elsewhere in the city. The dams are situated in an attractive valley with a beautiful view of the Boland Mountains to the east.
MEDIA RELEASE:Invitation to comment on final draft Cape Town Zoning Scheme
17 March 2010
Capetonians can as of Friday comment on the final draft of the proposed Cape Town Zoning Scheme (CTZS), which will, when approved, not only help the City to better manage the use of land, but will also make it easier for residents to comment on developments in their neighbourhoods that might affect them.
The City’s Planning & Building Development Management Department is currently managing 27 different zoning schemes throughout the city, some of which date back to the 1940’s. Each of these have different and sometimes conflicting zones, development rules, definitions and provisions that control the use and development of land in the city.
MEDIA RELEASE:City to study Intersite's proposal for R20 billion facelift
5 March 2010
An ambitious multi-billion rand proposal by Intersite to revitalise the eastern part of Cape Town’s CBD and change the face of the city has been welcomed by the Mayoral Committee for further investigation.
The proposed R20 billion urban regeneration project, still in its conceptual stage, envisages the sinking of the railway lines between Cape Town station and Woodstock below ground level, and the creation of an additional 3 million square meters of bulk mixed use development over the next 15 to 30 years.
MEDIA RELEASE:Consumers advised to be aware of their electricity consumption
15 February 2010
The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services, Alderman Clive Justus, would like to remind residents that they need to monitor their electricity account on a monthly basis.
Alderman Justus notes that consumers can substantially reduce their electricity bill by taking control of their electricity meters. “One of the best ways to save electricity is to monitor your electricity meter, starting on a daily basis at first, so that you can cut back on usage as required,” he said. “Once you have an understanding of your consumption patterns, check your monthly account to ensure that the usage is accurately reflected and recorded”.
Multiple Break-ins in D'Urbanvale
26 January 2010
The committee has been informed of multiple break-ins in D’Urbanvale last week.
According to various sources there were at least 4 (not confirmed) the one’s the committee are aware of took place in Falcon Street and in the “Vintage” complex on the corner of Mosselbankriver & Falcon.
Eco Friendly Gardening Tips by Michelle Steenkamp of the Biodiversity Management Group at Durbanville Nature Reserve
15 July 2007
The excellent articles 'Best practice for healthy plants' and 'Inheemse Tuinmaak' were prepared for the Uitkamp Action Group Members by Michelle Steenkamp of the Durbanville Nature Reserve
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