Waipa 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.
Maintain parks, libraries, walkways and sports grounds which bring people together and support health and wellbeing at every age.
Strive for services and facilities that remain accessible and affordable, especially for households on fixed incomes.
Continue to enable Cambridge's unique community events.
Continue with maintenance of existing facilities and put a needs analysis over proposed facilities with ways of enabling capacity building.
Ensure council sports fields are fit for purpose.
Approve good venues quickly by cutting delays, backing safe operators, and allowing fair competition through smart rules rather than slow red tape.
Focus on essentials, protect public spaces, and keep rates affordable for residents.
Protect Cambridge's great parks and pools and avoid unchecked spending on expensive, unnecessary projects at this time.
Consider shared spaces by encouraging multi-use community facilities allowing libraries, clubs and groups to share spaces efficiently.
Explore revenue-generating opportunities by supporting initiatives that allow clubs and groups to generate income, reducing reliance on rates.
Ensure that new developments incorporate green spaces and recreational opportunities such as Bridleway Estate playground.
Support the work of the Cambridge Town Hall Trust in presenting a diverse selection of activities and entertainment.
Work with existing community organisations on initiatives that cater to the interests and needs of young people.
Celebrate Waipa's arts, culture and heritage in local events because they strengthen Waipa’s identity – yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Invest in parks, community spaces and sports facilities that families use daily.
Support youth programmes that encourage talent, fitness and creativity within the community.
Maintain parks, libraries, walkways and sports grounds which bring people together and support health and wellbeing at every age.
Strive for services and facilities that remain accessible and affordable, especially for households on fixed incomes.
Continue to enable Cambridge's unique community events.
Continue with maintenance of existing facilities and put a needs analysis over proposed facilities with ways of enabling capacity building.
Ensure council sports fields are fit for purpose.
Approve good venues quickly by cutting delays, backing safe operators, and allowing fair competition through smart rules rather than slow red tape.
Focus on essentials, protect public spaces, and keep rates affordable for residents.
Protect Cambridge's great parks and pools and avoid unchecked spending on expensive, unnecessary projects at this time.
Consider shared spaces by encouraging multi-use community facilities allowing libraries, clubs and groups to share spaces efficiently.
Explore revenue-generating opportunities by supporting initiatives that allow clubs and groups to generate income, reducing reliance on rates.
Ensure that new developments incorporate green spaces and recreational opportunities such as Bridleway Estate playground.
Support the work of the Cambridge Town Hall Trust in presenting a diverse selection of activities and entertainment.
Work with existing community organisations on initiatives that cater to the interests and needs of young people.
Celebrate Waipa's arts, culture and heritage in local events because they strengthen Waipa’s identity – yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Invest in parks, community spaces and sports facilities that families use daily.
Support youth programmes that encourage talent, fitness and creativity within the community.
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