Selwyn District Council

Ellesmere Ward
The Selwyn 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 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Two councillors will be elected from the Ellesmere ward. 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 Selwyn District Council election.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Commit to stakeholder development and implementation of Selwyn's smart carbon capture and innovation portfolio by 2025.

    Commit to an adaptive emergency mitigation framework which incorporates data insight technologies, by 2025.

    Fully integrate planning, response, and recovery, emergency management work in Selwyn with council business as usual by 2025.

  • Commit to stakeholder development and implementation of Selwyn's smart carbon capture and innovation portfolio by 2025.

    Commit to an adaptive emergency mitigation framework which incorporates data insight technologies, by 2025.

    Fully integrate planning, response, and recovery, emergency management work in Selwyn with council business as usual by 2025.