Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.
Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.
Having good recreational facilities city-wide.
Set up a team to fix leaky taps around the city. Notify council team online or phone call.
Keep our water assets.
Consult with communities about what the best way to collect rubbish and recycling is where there is overlap with cycling infrastructure.
Protect clean and safe drinking water for all residents.
Provide a waste water treatment plant that doesn't impact unfairly on any local community.
Introduce free swimming lessons and pool access for kids under 16.
Having good recreational facilities city-wide.
Set up a team to fix leaky taps around the city. Notify council team online or phone call.
Keep our water assets.
Consult with communities about what the best way to collect rubbish and recycling is where there is overlap with cycling infrastructure.
Protect clean and safe drinking water for all residents.
Provide a waste water treatment plant that doesn't impact unfairly on any local community.
Introduce free swimming lessons and pool access for kids under 16.
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