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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Co-develop a district housing affordability framework alongside residents by 2025.

    Develop and implement a zone engagement strategy, connected with zone identity, to highlight ward livability by 2025.

    Activate the use of relevant geospatial monitoring, testing, and evaluation technologies for housing assessments, consents, and zoning.

  • Co-develop a district housing affordability framework alongside residents by 2025.

    Develop and implement a zone engagement strategy, connected with zone identity, to highlight ward livability by 2025.

    Activate the use of relevant geospatial monitoring, testing, and evaluation technologies for housing assessments, consents, and zoning.