Welcome to our January newsletter
Happy New Year from your Community Board
Message from the Chair
Welcome to the first edition of our monthly Community Board newsletter for 2020.
On behalf of the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board, I hope you have all had safe and enjoyable holidays and are looking forward to what the year will bring.
My Board and I will be getting out and about in the community and setting out some key priorities that we want to achieve over the next 12 months. We are delighted to be here and to serve you all.
Board Chair, Sally Buck
Meet the Linwood-Central-Heathcote team
From left to right, Michelle Lomax, Jake McLellan, Tim Lindley, Darrel Latham, Yani Johanson, Sara Templeton. Seated, Jackie Simons, Sally Buck, Alexandra Davids.
Tunnel drilling delayed a month
Plans to drill a tunnel underneath the Heathcote River and close part of a busy section of Ferry Road to install more than half a kilometre of wastewater pipeline have been delayed as contractors wait for a specialist drilling rig to arrive from the West Coast. The expected date to start these works is now 29 February 2020, instead of 25 January as previously planned.
Woolston Village upgrade to start in April
Council is seeking a contractor to lead the upgrade of Woolston Village and part of Ferry Road. This work will make the village a safer and more attractive place to walk, bike and drive. The underground wastewater pipes will be renewed at the same time to minimise disruption to the public. Sign up to our newsletter for regular updates.
Gardeners with bumper crop can reap rewards
If you have a garden packed with plentiful potatoes, lavish lettuces or beautiful berries then you could be a contender for the upcoming Edible and Sustainable Garden Awards.
Join the conversation about home-share accommodation
Community views are being sought on what rules should be included in the Christchurch District Plan to manage the effects of home-share accommodation.
From today, people are invited to give their feedback on five different options Christchurch City Council is exploring to manage home-share accommodation in the residential and rural zones of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
We want to hear from you, so please visit our Have your Say webpage to share your feedback.
Summer pool party at Waltham pool
Bring your tots and toddlers and join us for our superheroes and princesses-themed pool party!
On 16 February from 12pm - 2pm you can enjoy face painting, dry inflatables, farmyard and spot prizes up for grabs for best costume on the day. If the weather is poor on the day we may cancel the party so check our website for all the latest updates. Standard pool fees apply.
Bin checks focus on helping people recycle correctly
A team of four will begin spot checking the contents of yellow wheelie bins next week in a bid to improve people’s understanding of what stuff can be put out for recycling.
Laze away your Sundays with city sounds
Celebrate summer as Deep South Lazy Sundays pops up in Rauora Park this weekend before setting the scene for the rest of the musical programme in the Botanic Gardens.
Immerse yourself in Christchurch's best summer reads
From a best-selling debut novel packed with family angst to a wayward tale of tangled emotions to an epic crime novel, Christchurch City Libraries staff have found the ideal books for both home and away holidays. Check out your local library for great reads for all ages.
This summer 'water like you oughta'
Christchurch residents are being urged to cut back on outdoor water use as part of a campaign aimed at ensuring our water supply doesn’t come under too much pressure over the summer.
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