Southland District Council
Recreation and culture
From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.
Recreation and culture
From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.
Divest stagnant assets to community groups wishing to take on ownership and management, such as halls.
Ensure the review of reserve management plans allows the community to take the lead on use of reserves and potential income generated.
Establish a regional rate for art, heritage and recreation to create contestable funding for local groups to replace district funds.
Advocate for necessary public facilities and seek funding from alternative sources to avoid a rates burden where possible.
Promote development of affordable community facilities through the district.
Divest stagnant assets to community groups wishing to take on ownership and management, such as halls.
Ensure the review of reserve management plans allows the community to take the lead on use of reserves and potential income generated.
Establish a regional rate for art, heritage and recreation to create contestable funding for local groups to replace district funds.
Advocate for necessary public facilities and seek funding from alternative sources to avoid a rates burden where possible.
Promote development of affordable community facilities through the district.
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