Marlborough District Council
Utilities and services
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.
Utilities and services
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.
Three Waters reform will be opposed. Rate payer assests must stay with the local councils.
Democracy starts from the local level. This must be protected from centralisation at all costs.
Recycle, reuse, repurpose! Efficient use of resources demands this. Use less plastic. Stop unnecessary packaging. Waste not, want not!
Understand that proposed "Three Waters" legislation centralises authority in Wellington. Local issues such as this need local decisions!
Seek to introduce enclosed recycling bins, ensuring recycling is contained on windy days.
Continue to support the current councillor's position regarding the current Three Waters proposal.
Ensure that council street cleaning is to high levels. You get one chance to make a good first impression!
Prioritise supply of drinking water and infrastructure for removal and disposal of wastewater and sewerage as it benefits all ratepayers.
Support any new initiatives for recycling which will result in less waste going to landfill.
Introduce a more comprehensive waste disposal system for remote rural areas.
Encourage transfer stations to have composting and green waste facilities, particularly in more remote areas.
Initiate "barge" days where Sounds residents can dispose of white ware and other bulky goods for a minimal fee to discourage illegal dumping.
Three Waters reform will be opposed. Rate payer assests must stay with the local councils.
Democracy starts from the local level. This must be protected from centralisation at all costs.
Recycle, reuse, repurpose! Efficient use of resources demands this. Use less plastic. Stop unnecessary packaging. Waste not, want not!
Understand that proposed "Three Waters" legislation centralises authority in Wellington. Local issues such as this need local decisions!
Seek to introduce enclosed recycling bins, ensuring recycling is contained on windy days.
Continue to support the current councillor's position regarding the current Three Waters proposal.
Ensure that council street cleaning is to high levels. You get one chance to make a good first impression!
Prioritise supply of drinking water and infrastructure for removal and disposal of wastewater and sewerage as it benefits all ratepayers.
Support any new initiatives for recycling which will result in less waste going to landfill.
Introduce a more comprehensive waste disposal system for remote rural areas.
Encourage transfer stations to have composting and green waste facilities, particularly in more remote areas.
Initiate "barge" days where Sounds residents can dispose of white ware and other bulky goods for a minimal fee to discourage illegal dumping.
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