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.

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.

  • Be a visible councillor in the community that gets out of the office, listens to people and sees what is happening in their neighbourhoods.

    Improve public access to council agendas using technology and both physical and online access to scheduled meetings.

  • Be a visible councillor in the community that gets out of the office, listens to people and sees what is happening in their neighbourhoods.

    Improve public access to council agendas using technology and both physical and online access to scheduled meetings.