Marlborough District Council
Utilities and services
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.
Utilities and services
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.
Encourage better recycling systems that work for everyone, supporting sustainability, convenience and cleaner communities.
Seek improved street cleaning standards, recognising the importance of tidy public spaces and the impression they leave on visitors.
Support upgrades to core services and utilities that meet future needs, keeping Marlborough liveable, accessible and ready for growth.
Review service levels and compliance for street and pavement cleaning to ensure visitors see an impeccable dress window.
Actively source markets for the mountains of recyclables that go through waste centres on a daily basis and reduce landfill pressure.
Encourage central government to establish a cat policy to assist with Marlborough's growing problem with feral cats.
Ensure that all communities are supported in having potable, reliable water sources and supplies.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure rather than vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency because reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Encourage better recycling systems that work for everyone, supporting sustainability, convenience and cleaner communities.
Seek improved street cleaning standards, recognising the importance of tidy public spaces and the impression they leave on visitors.
Support upgrades to core services and utilities that meet future needs, keeping Marlborough liveable, accessible and ready for growth.
Review service levels and compliance for street and pavement cleaning to ensure visitors see an impeccable dress window.
Actively source markets for the mountains of recyclables that go through waste centres on a daily basis and reduce landfill pressure.
Encourage central government to establish a cat policy to assist with Marlborough's growing problem with feral cats.
Ensure that all communities are supported in having potable, reliable water sources and supplies.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure rather than vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency because reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
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