Clutha District Council

Clutha Valley 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). One councillor will be elected from the Clutha Valley 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.

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.

  • Focus on core infrastructure, prioritise repairs to roading, water services and other core infrastructure and services that are overdue.

    Commit to keep rate increases below the rate of inflation over the next three years and keep council debt down.

    Regain ratepayers trust in the council genuinely listen to our ratepayers and become more visible in the community.

  • Focus on core infrastructure, prioritise repairs to roading, water services and other core infrastructure and services that are overdue.

    Commit to keep rate increases below the rate of inflation over the next three years and keep council debt down.

    Regain ratepayers trust in the council genuinely listen to our ratepayers and become more visible in the community.