Clutha District Council

Balclutha Ward
The Clutha District 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 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Balclutha 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 Clutha District Council election.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Retaining ownership of our water assets is a priority. Central Government overstepped the mark on this issue.

    Controlling dogs is an issue for their owners.

    Producing non oil-based plastics for bottles which are biodegradable in 12 months, these may have to be put in the green waste.

  • Retaining ownership of our water assets is a priority. Central Government overstepped the mark on this issue.

    Controlling dogs is an issue for their owners.

    Producing non oil-based plastics for bottles which are biodegradable in 12 months, these may have to be put in the green waste.