Environment Canterbury
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.
Implement a climate change levy to enable greater funding and support for mitigation and adaptation.
Retain council assets and work to improve current assets and acquire further income generating assets to help offset rates.
Review and improve river rating and flood protection schemes to ensure a ki uta ki tai/whole of river approach to river management.
Act responsibly across every part of the organisation to ensure every dollar collected helps reach targets set by the council.
Promote sound financial management through sound leadership role modelling and financial reviews with adjustments made regularly.
Seek feedback from the many departments at ECan on where they might find efficiencies.
Ensure a focus on core services and that assets owned by ECan are fit for purpose and related to core business.
Keep rates affordable and increase efficiency at ECan by focusing on doing the basics well and keeping spending under control.
Work with central government to retain the rates rebate scheme which offers lower rates for people over 65 and low-income households.
Cap rates increases below average household income growth unless strongly justified through public consultation.
Recover full costs for commercial services through fair fees and charges.
Reduce non-core spending to keep rates affordable for all ratepayers.
Implement a climate change levy to enable greater funding and support for mitigation and adaptation.
Retain council assets and work to improve current assets and acquire further income generating assets to help offset rates.
Review and improve river rating and flood protection schemes to ensure a ki uta ki tai/whole of river approach to river management.
Act responsibly across every part of the organisation to ensure every dollar collected helps reach targets set by the council.
Promote sound financial management through sound leadership role modelling and financial reviews with adjustments made regularly.
Seek feedback from the many departments at ECan on where they might find efficiencies.
Ensure a focus on core services and that assets owned by ECan are fit for purpose and related to core business.
Keep rates affordable and increase efficiency at ECan by focusing on doing the basics well and keeping spending under control.
Work with central government to retain the rates rebate scheme which offers lower rates for people over 65 and low-income households.
Cap rates increases below average household income growth unless strongly justified through public consultation.
Recover full costs for commercial services through fair fees and charges.
Reduce non-core spending to keep rates affordable for all ratepayers.
Mayor
Compare the mayoral candidates in your area
Local council
Compare the candidates for your city or district council
Regional council
Compare the candidates for your regional council
Local board
Compare the candidates for your local or community board