2022

Christchurch City Council

Banks Peninsula Ward
The Christchurch City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 16 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). One councillor will be elected from the Banks Peninsula ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Christchurch City Council election.

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Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Reform the council into action portfolios ie. individual councillors have a direct over sight of vital planning targets.

    Cut wasteful expenditure on 'feel good' projects and direct funding to core tasks.

    Reduce the number and size of reports provided by council staff to decision makers - highlight key issues.

  • Commit to 'digital democracy' that enables and empowers online participation in the decision-making process across Banks Peninsula.

    Improve how council engages and operationalises services across the Peninsula where one size does not fit all.

    Ensure improvements to systems and processes are addressed so that decision-making is clear and involves the community.

  • Decisions made with the community not to the community.

    Continue to be open and transparent. The more information the community have the less the confusion.

  • Reform the council into action portfolios ie. individual councillors have a direct over sight of vital planning targets.

    Cut wasteful expenditure on 'feel good' projects and direct funding to core tasks.

    Reduce the number and size of reports provided by council staff to decision makers - highlight key issues.

  • Commit to 'digital democracy' that enables and empowers online participation in the decision-making process across Banks Peninsula.

    Improve how council engages and operationalises services across the Peninsula where one size does not fit all.

    Ensure improvements to systems and processes are addressed so that decision-making is clear and involves the community.

  • Decisions made with the community not to the community.

    Continue to be open and transparent. The more information the community have the less the confusion.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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