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.
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.
Oppose Three Waters proposal. Ultimately support fit for purpose and well-maintained infrastructure.
Encourage community Service feedback and service requests.
Encourage a review of the new waste management and recycling scheme to make sure it's meeting community needs and expectations.
Encourage timely responses to service requests to council. Ensure every request receives a reply.
Ensure stormwater and drainage capacity can cope with increased rainfall due to climate change.
Support the work of Their Voice animal rescue service in Northern Ward.
Review rubbish and recycling for possibilities and opportunities for production of alternative materials, excluding plastic recycling.
Reject the current government Three Waters proposal.
Review policy and schedule of street cleaning, particularly for outlying towns.
Oppose Three Waters proposal. Ultimately support fit for purpose and well-maintained infrastructure.
Encourage community Service feedback and service requests.
Encourage a review of the new waste management and recycling scheme to make sure it's meeting community needs and expectations.
Encourage timely responses to service requests to council. Ensure every request receives a reply.
Ensure stormwater and drainage capacity can cope with increased rainfall due to climate change.
Support the work of Their Voice animal rescue service in Northern Ward.
Review rubbish and recycling for possibilities and opportunities for production of alternative materials, excluding plastic recycling.
Reject the current government Three Waters proposal.
Review policy and schedule of street cleaning, particularly for outlying towns.
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