Christchurch City Council

Linwood 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 Linwood 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Work in partnership with communities to deal with the challenges of climate change and resilience.

    Increase council's commitment to enhancing its tree planting and protection programmes to offset carbon emissions and improve the ecology.

    Oppose the Tarras Airport development and require council companies to account for all of the emissions generated from their activity.

  • Work in partnership with communities to deal with the challenges of climate change and resilience.

    Increase council's commitment to enhancing its tree planting and protection programmes to offset carbon emissions and improve the ecology.

    Oppose the Tarras Airport development and require council companies to account for all of the emissions generated from their activity.