Robert Laidlaw

2014 candidate for Town of Gawler.
Heritage survey responses.

1. What do you think Council's role is in protecting and conserving heritage?
   Crucial in helping preserve heritage while fostering development with correct infrastructure to retain the best of both.

2. What measures and incentives do you support to protect and conserve local heritage?
   A committee to ensure all aspects of heritage are respected

3. What is the most important heritage protection issue in your local government area?
   The 1800 buildings - and their maintenance

4. What policies and programs will you advocate to protect and conserve heritage in your local area?
   The preservation and continuous observance of all heritage matters.

5. Do you support local Councils retaining development approval powers for projects over $3m in value?
   I need to investigate this issue further if I'm elected.

6. Do you have any other thoughts about the protection of heritage in your Council area?
   I have a lot of ideas and if elected I'm keen to be involved in this area.