Greetings from your Community BoardMessage from the ChairKia ora koutou, Highlights from our latest meetingOur Community Board met on Monday 19 October. We granted funding for some community projects from our 2020-21 Youth Development Fund and approved a Give Way control on Gardiners Road on the left turn slip lane on its northern approach into Claridges Road. Walk n Talk turns 20!One of the Christchurch City Council’s longest running recreation programmes turns 20 this year and shows no sign of slowing up. The programme, which was established in 2000, aims to address the need for more walking groups in the city, especially for those just starting out or getting back into activity. Football tournament opportunity for local talent to shineFC Twenty11 were proud to host the Canterbury Dragons Grade 13 Football Tournament at Avonhead Park from 29 September to 2 October 2020. The football tournament, normally played in Queenstown, provided the opportunity for local teams and clubs to celebrate their winter season with a three day tournament showcasing both their skills and sportsmanship. Discover our heritage this Labour weekendChristchurch Heritage Festival begins this Saturday 24 October, and there’s lots of events and activities to explore! Here’s what’s on in your neighbourhood: Spirited Cemetery Tours – Barbadoes Street Cemetery John Menzies & William Morris – Public Lecture Check out the full programme below. Celebrate Bishopdale 2020Join us at Bishopdale Park on Sunday 22 November for this free annual family event to celebrate living in Bishopdale. Enjoy entertaining stage performances from local school groups, artists and organisations. There's heaps for the kids to do, from bouncy castle, climbing tower, snag inflatable golf, face painting, stone carving, soft archery and don't forget to try out the Police radar gun to test your speed. Celebrate Bishopdale is supported by the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board. New plan focuses on less waste to landfillThe Council has adopted a new plan focused on reducing the amount of waste being dumped at landfill and changing our ‘throw-away’ culture. The 2020 Waste Minimisation and Management Plan was approved by the Three Waters Infrastructure and Environment Committee on Wednesday. It outlines how the Council plans to tackle the city’s waste stream over the coming years and encourage waste prevention. Have your say on our draft housing strategyChristchurch City Council’s Draft Community Housing Strategy is now open for public feedback. Get your rates invoice by emailGo paperless and be in to win! 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 |