2022

Gore District Council

Gore District At Large
The Gore 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 11 councillors and the mayor. This election is for the three councillors elected by all voters in the district. The other councillors will be elected to represent wards (areas in the district). 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 Gore District Council election.

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Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Make our council facilities (pools, parks and gardens, libraries, halls) meet the needs of all age groups.

    Reduce expenditure on nice-to-have upgrades of Museums and Art centre, which have low patronage and limited appeal.

    Support community events that local residents can enjoy, and iconic events that benefit our small businesses.

  • Encourage and support festivals, competitions and other activities that attract visitors to the district.

    Actively promote the rich arts and heritage values of the community and the organisations that provide them.

    Investigate the feasibility of providing a new community hall in Gore available for use by the public.

  • Make our council facilities (pools, parks and gardens, libraries, halls) meet the needs of all age groups.

    Reduce expenditure on nice-to-have upgrades of Museums and Art centre, which have low patronage and limited appeal.

    Support community events that local residents can enjoy, and iconic events that benefit our small businesses.

  • Encourage and support festivals, competitions and other activities that attract visitors to the district.

    Actively promote the rich arts and heritage values of the community and the organisations that provide them.

    Investigate the feasibility of providing a new community hall in Gore available for use by the public.

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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