2022

Marlborough District Council

Blenheim General Ward
The Marlborough District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Seven councillors will be elected from the Blenheim ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Marlborough District Council election.

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Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Work with and invest in the Blenheim Business Association to build the Marlborough Mile concept and revitalise the CBD.

    Work with youth providers such as the Graeme Dingle Foundation to provide support and opportunities for job opportunities and life skills.

    Develop relationships with primary industries through Council Smart and Connected programme to create sustainable and efficient industries.

  • Ensure we seek local procurement and employ local contractors or consultants wherever financially viable for all council projects.

    Attract and retain youth by supporting tertiary education facilities to be centred in Blenheim, ie nursing, aged care and counselling courses.

    Empower and train everyone willing to be an ambassador for Marlborough whether or not we are a tourism operator. Learn from our Pink Ladies.

  • Work with and invest in the Blenheim Business Association to build the Marlborough Mile concept and revitalise the CBD.

    Work with youth providers such as the Graeme Dingle Foundation to provide support and opportunities for job opportunities and life skills.

    Develop relationships with primary industries through Council Smart and Connected programme to create sustainable and efficient industries.

  • Ensure we seek local procurement and employ local contractors or consultants wherever financially viable for all council projects.

    Attract and retain youth by supporting tertiary education facilities to be centred in Blenheim, ie nursing, aged care and counselling courses.

    Empower and train everyone willing to be an ambassador for Marlborough whether or not we are a tourism operator. Learn from our Pink Ladies.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

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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