About FHRPA

Our Role

In 2013, the Franschhoek Heritage Trust and the Franschhoek Ratepayers Association joined forces to form the Franschhoek Heritage and Ratepayers Association (FHRPA) to more effectively serve the Franschhoek community. The FHRPA represents the interests of ratepayers and residents in matters affecting land use, development, infrastructure and quality of life within the Geographic Area.

As a civic partner we collaborate to advocate for developments that reflect this spirit, and for municipal services that operate in an economic, effective, efficient, transparent, inclusive, and accountable manner.

FHRPA CONSTITUTION

Our Role as a Ratepayers Association

Land use and development:

Scrutinise and comment on all planning applications received
Comment on land use / zoning applications received
Report unauthorised building work
Report land use contraventions

Ratepayer complaints like:

road and traffic
stormwater, water and sewerage
taxis
noise
vagrants
illegal dumping
large scale events

Special project input, like:

Clean Franschhoek
Franschhoek Safety Initiative (Red Caps)

Our Role as a Conservation Body

Conservation of built heritage:

Scrutinise and comment on all Heritage applications received
Liaise with Stellenbosch Heritage and Heritage Western Cape
Engage property owners and employed professionals to discuss applications and the preservation of the heritage

Conservation of natural heritage:

Comment on planning applications that impact the natural heritage
Engage specialist groups and professionals where required to ensure protection of the natural heritage for future generations to enjoy

Committees

The Franschhoek Heritage and Ratepayers Association (FHRPA) is governed by an Executive Committee (EXCO), each of whom is assigned a portfolio, supported by a number of committees and action groups that focus on specific areas of the Association’s work. Active member participation is encouraged, as it plays an important role in shaping the future of Franschhoek and the work of the Association.

EXCO

The EXCO is responsible for the overall governance, strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of the Association. It represents FHRPA in engagements with the local authority, government bodies and other civic organisations. Its members and their portfolios:

Chairperson: Pat Jacobs
Local Economic Development: Denver Adonis
Communication: Vacant
Infrastructure: Pat Jacobs
Safety & Security: Trevor Japhtas
Heritage & Conservation: Alastair Thorns
Land Use & Development: Sally Burningham

Committees & Action Groups

FHRPA’s sub-committees and Action Groups support the Executive Committee by focusing on specific areas of responsibility. Members with relevant experience or interest are encouraged to volunteer.

Heritage and Land Use – Alastair Thorns (Committee Chairperson), Sally Burningham, Brian Howard, Siegfried Schaeffer, Migo Manz
Flood Action Group - Charlotte Van Zyl, Pat Jacobs
Short Term Rentals - Pat Jacobs & Sally Burningham (FHRPA), Ruth McCourt (FWV), Barry Phillips (FIG)