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.
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.
Enforce local bylaws to ensure animal control and dog licensing compliance.
Ensure compliant, sustainable and cost-effective rubbish and water services through private enterprises and other councils partnering.
Implement user-pay centric rubbish and water rates.
Focus on core services.
Find more efficient ways of providing services.
Retain ownership of council assets by the ratepayer.
Enforce local bylaws to ensure animal control and dog licensing compliance.
Ensure compliant, sustainable and cost-effective rubbish and water services through private enterprises and other councils partnering.
Implement user-pay centric rubbish and water rates.
Focus on core services.
Find more efficient ways of providing services.
Retain ownership of council assets by the ratepayer.
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