Michael Hewitson

2014 candidate for City of Unley.
Heritage survey responses.

1. What do you think Council's role is in protecting and conserving heritage?
   I chaired our Strategy and Planning committee and am pleased with our rules protecting our heritage

2. What measures and incentives do you support to protect and conserve local heritage?
   Action speaks louder than words...we have protected all properties deserving and whole areas as well. 40% of our city

3. What is the most important heritage protection issue in your local government area?
   

4. What policies and programs will you advocate to protect and conserve heritage in your local area?
   Old buildings should be renovated at with their age and era in mind. EG wheel chair and lift access needs to be modified to suit the original architrecture

5. Do you support local Councils retaining development approval powers for projects over $3m in value?
   yes

6. Do you have any other thoughts about the protection of heritage in your Council area?
   best in local hands that are electorally accountable.