Selwyn District Council

Rolleston 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). Three councillors will be elected from the Rolleston 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.

  • Adapt to climate change to protect our communities for the future.

    Reduce pollution of the environment.

  • Ensure council continues to monitor and reduce its carbon footprint where possible.

    Ensure mode shift is a considered for transportation projects.

    Commit to looking climate adaptation measures required for the district's ongoing resilience.

  • Make locally-relevant decisions that enable people to reduce fuel consumption and save money, as well as improving community resilience.

    Advocate to central government for stronger climate targets, and an adaptive roadmap to achieve success. Ensure that action is not optional.

    Continue supporting and resourcing our amazing civil defence team and volunteers. Make their job simpler by enabling retreat from at-risk areas.

  • Support the community with the effects that climate change is having on the local environment and infrastructure.

    Review the action plans for the Civil Defence sector for the Selwyn area in case of a natural emergency.

    Reduce the carbon footprint by providing alternatives options. Review bicycle routes, public transport and pedestrian access.

  • Make homes more energy efficient, especially being the fastest growing district.

    Discourage petrol running lawn and garden equipment.

    Promote low carbon emission transport options.

  • Adapt to climate change to protect our communities for the future.

    Reduce pollution of the environment.

  • Ensure council continues to monitor and reduce its carbon footprint where possible.

    Ensure mode shift is a considered for transportation projects.

    Commit to looking climate adaptation measures required for the district's ongoing resilience.

  • Make locally-relevant decisions that enable people to reduce fuel consumption and save money, as well as improving community resilience.

    Advocate to central government for stronger climate targets, and an adaptive roadmap to achieve success. Ensure that action is not optional.

    Continue supporting and resourcing our amazing civil defence team and volunteers. Make their job simpler by enabling retreat from at-risk areas.

  • Support the community with the effects that climate change is having on the local environment and infrastructure.

    Review the action plans for the Civil Defence sector for the Selwyn area in case of a natural emergency.

    Reduce the carbon footprint by providing alternatives options. Review bicycle routes, public transport and pedestrian access.

  • Make homes more energy efficient, especially being the fastest growing district.

    Discourage petrol running lawn and garden equipment.

    Promote low carbon emission transport options.