West Coast Regional Council

Grey Constituency
The West Coast Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of seven councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Three councillors will be elected from the Grey constituency. 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 West Coast Regional 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.

  • Work with funding partners to enhance the resilience of communities, through sustaining or providing new flood and erosion protection.

    Where not practical or feasible to provide flood and erosion protection, work with funding partners to implement other solutions.

  • Work with funding partners to enhance the resilience of communities, through sustaining or providing new flood and erosion protection.

    Where not practical or feasible to provide flood and erosion protection, work with funding partners to implement other solutions.