For too long, the council has acted as a barrier to progress in our capital rather than a facilitator of it, argues Bruce Djite.

The City of Adelaide has long held a unique and influential position in South Australia’s civic and political life. But in 2025, it’s time to acknowledge what many residents, businesses, and even state officials have been whispering for years: the Adelaide City Council is no longer fit for purpose in its current form.

A comprehensive review – and potentially a major overhaul – of the Council is urgently needed. The state government must step in and explore significant changes to how the heart of our capital is governed.

The Council’s challenges are not simply about individual councillors or specific decisions. It’s systemic.

The Adelaide City Council suffers from structural dysfunction, an identity crisis, and a lack of accountability. It operates more like a suburban municipal body than the engine room of a thriving capital.

The proposed state government development of the North Adelaide golf course should catalyse a broader conversation about the governance of our capital city.

For too long, the Council has acted as a barrier to progress rather than a facilitator of it.

The pattern is clear: development projects are stalled or shut down, uncertainty and........

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