Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Ensure decision making is transparent and involves the community – make its easier for residents to participate.
Commit to 'digital democracy', enable more visibility (livestream) and further empower online participation in the decision making process.
Reflect the diversity of our communities around the decision making table and encourage both wider participation and involvement.
Open up more board briefings and workshops to the public.
Host regular drop-in sessions for constituents across the ward.
Take board meetings out to the community, with meetings at schools and community halls.
Investigate and trial participatory budgeting at the community board level.
Open up closed-door community board briefings and workshops with live streaming.
Advocate for the council to adopt Single Transferable Vote (STV).
Ensure decision making is transparent and involves the community – make its easier for residents to participate.
Commit to 'digital democracy', enable more visibility (livestream) and further empower online participation in the decision making process.
Reflect the diversity of our communities around the decision making table and encourage both wider participation and involvement.
Open up more board briefings and workshops to the public.
Host regular drop-in sessions for constituents across the ward.
Take board meetings out to the community, with meetings at schools and community halls.
Investigate and trial participatory budgeting at the community board level.
Open up closed-door community board briefings and workshops with live streaming.
Advocate for the council to adopt Single Transferable Vote (STV).
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