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.

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.

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.

  • Co-Develop a Selwyn economic development agency, focused on integration of all economic aspects across the district and cross-council.

    Develop and implement a district-wide and regional tourism plan by 2025. Building upon the 'Our Selwyn' ecosystem.

    Integrate cost of living into the rate framework by 2025.

  • Support local farmers and growers to implement affordable and achievable regenerative practices which allows food security and wellbeing.

    Encourage local business participation in town planning to ensure appropriate car parks and ease of use for employees and customers.

    Establish a connection with local businesses to enable the council to hear the concerns and meet the needs that occur within the district.

  • Co-Develop a Selwyn economic development agency, focused on integration of all economic aspects across the district and cross-council.

    Develop and implement a district-wide and regional tourism plan by 2025. Building upon the 'Our Selwyn' ecosystem.

    Integrate cost of living into the rate framework by 2025.

  • Support local farmers and growers to implement affordable and achievable regenerative practices which allows food security and wellbeing.

    Encourage local business participation in town planning to ensure appropriate car parks and ease of use for employees and customers.

    Establish a connection with local businesses to enable the council to hear the concerns and meet the needs that occur within the district.