Greetings from your Community BoardMessage from the ChairKia ora everyone, I urge you to take a look at what Council is proposing as part of the revised Draft Annual Plan 2020–21 and if you haven't done so already, have your say on the proposed changes. Our Community Board has put together a submission to the Council on what we think is important for our community and we encourage you to share your views too. The Board has expressed their disappointment that a zero rates increase was not an option in the revised Draft Annual Plan. The Board has encouraged the Council to look at smarter ways of doing things to reduce the financial impact on ratepayers. Highlights from our latest meetingOur Community Board met on Monday 15 June. Some highlights of our meeting included approving funding for a number of important community group projects from our Discretionary Response Fund, including the Riccarton Bush Trust, Belfast Netball Club, St Margaret's Church and Summer with Your Neighbours 2020-21. You can read more about and apply for community funding here. Have your say on our updated Draft Annual Plan 2020-21We want your feedback on our new draft budget for 2020–21. Consultation is open until 29 June 2020. Wondering what's changed for your area? You can check here to see the differences from the original Draft Annual Plan we prepared in February 2020. Extra month for dog registrationChristchurch dog owners will have an extra month to pay their dog registration fees this year. Residents with responsible dog owner status normally have to pay their discounted dog registration fees by the end of June but the Christchurch City Council has extended the payment deadline until 31 July. Boost for community groups in wake of COVID-19A financial boost to help community organisations cope with the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis is proposed in Christchurch City Council’s Draft Annual Plan. Winter sport bounces backLocal community sports teams have jumped at the chance to get back on the field following months of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Team numbers across all winter codes are similar to last year’s despite the impact of the two-month shutdown, showing the importance of sport in Canterbury. Matariki celebrations on the riseGet ready for Matariki to take a starring role in mid-winter family events around Christchurch. Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It disappears for about 28 days during mid-winter and when it reappears on the horizon – this year from 13 to 16 July - the Māori New Year begins. Discover what's on in your neighborhood and across our city. From free events, exhibitions and live comedy — it's it all here. View consultations that the Council is currently undertaking, find out more about each consultation and have your say. Read the latest news on Council activities and what's happening across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. Contact your Community BoardThe Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board are here to provide support and advice to our community. Contact the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood |