West Coast Regional Council
Rates and revenue
The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.
Rates and revenue
The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.
Ensure effective and efficient business practices to minimise the need for any rate rises, while delivering on statutory obligations.
Operate the WCRC in a financially sustainable manner, charging fairly for rates and services, and having a sound but lean balance sheet.
Strongly lobby government for some local contribution to maintain services towards the large DOC estate in the region which is not rated.
Advocate for financial assistance from government for the additional work they are requiring local and regional authorities to undertake.
Prevent expenditure without ensuring that those who benefit and pay are aware of all the costs.
Advocate for the government to reinstate the river control subsidies to enable protection scheme to be maintained to an acceptable standard.
Ensure effective and efficient business practices to minimise the need for any rate rises, while delivering on statutory obligations.
Operate the WCRC in a financially sustainable manner, charging fairly for rates and services, and having a sound but lean balance sheet.
Strongly lobby government for some local contribution to maintain services towards the large DOC estate in the region which is not rated.
Advocate for financial assistance from government for the additional work they are requiring local and regional authorities to undertake.
Prevent expenditure without ensuring that those who benefit and pay are aware of all the costs.
Advocate for the government to reinstate the river control subsidies to enable protection scheme to be maintained to an acceptable standard.
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