Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
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.
Introducing four bins system to promote recycling.
Keep Three Waters under council control to maitain high quality service.
Promote the ban on plastic and single use cups.
Advocate for local council to upgrade our stormwater system and future proof it.
Advocate for the slowing down of the Three Waters reform until community concerns are addressed and the proposals are better understood.
Ensure that the waterways of the Taieri are clean enough for our children to swim in and enjoy.
Further encourage reuse and effective recycling programs that avoid waste without an unbalanced cost to the people for ineffective measures.
Consider income related licensing fees and provide affordable pathway ideas for pet insurance.
Provide notice to residents two days prior to street cleaning so that vehicles have an opportunity to be moved.
Support the implementation of the three bin system. See Christchurch City Council model for reference as it is successful.
Reintroduce a system of cutting the DCC-owned grass verges outside properties and maintaining safe footpaths with regular inspections.
Encourage recycling in a sustainable manner with green waste going to make compost, glass containers being recycled and reducing rubbish.
Create more stringent fines for people who do not pick up their animals messes and allow their animals to be out and not under control.
Introducing four bins system to promote recycling.
Keep Three Waters under council control to maitain high quality service.
Promote the ban on plastic and single use cups.
Advocate for local council to upgrade our stormwater system and future proof it.
Advocate for the slowing down of the Three Waters reform until community concerns are addressed and the proposals are better understood.
Ensure that the waterways of the Taieri are clean enough for our children to swim in and enjoy.
Further encourage reuse and effective recycling programs that avoid waste without an unbalanced cost to the people for ineffective measures.
Consider income related licensing fees and provide affordable pathway ideas for pet insurance.
Provide notice to residents two days prior to street cleaning so that vehicles have an opportunity to be moved.
Support the implementation of the three bin system. See Christchurch City Council model for reference as it is successful.
Reintroduce a system of cutting the DCC-owned grass verges outside properties and maintaining safe footpaths with regular inspections.
Encourage recycling in a sustainable manner with green waste going to make compost, glass containers being recycled and reducing rubbish.
Create more stringent fines for people who do not pick up their animals messes and allow their animals to be out and not under control.
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