Grey District Council

Central Ward
The Grey District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Central ward. 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 Grey District 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.

  • Encourage vibrant nightlife by backing local venues, businesses and events that bring the community together after hours.

    Support businesses and encourage the community to shop local and use local services to keep money circulating within the district.

    Support the opening of new mines in the district and provide pathways for local people to enter mining careers, boosting the local economy.

  • Create a town we're proud to live in by promoting projects that support growth, opportunity and employment across all sectors.

    Invest in overdue infrastructure projects that allow for regional growth and reduce cost of urgent repairs across our networks.

    Prioritise efforts to keep our polytechnic open as an opportunity for our youth to extend their education and learn practical workforce skills.

  • Encourage new business opportunities in the district.

    Ensure infrastructure plan for the next 30 years is carried through.

  • Encourage vibrant nightlife by backing local venues, businesses and events that bring the community together after hours.

    Support businesses and encourage the community to shop local and use local services to keep money circulating within the district.

    Support the opening of new mines in the district and provide pathways for local people to enter mining careers, boosting the local economy.

  • Create a town we're proud to live in by promoting projects that support growth, opportunity and employment across all sectors.

    Invest in overdue infrastructure projects that allow for regional growth and reduce cost of urgent repairs across our networks.

    Prioritise efforts to keep our polytechnic open as an opportunity for our youth to extend their education and learn practical workforce skills.

  • Encourage new business opportunities in the district.

    Ensure infrastructure plan for the next 30 years is carried through.