Greetings from your Community BoardMessage from the ChairKia ora everyone, Libraries issue call to return overdue booksMore than 120,000 books are back on Christchurch City Libraries shelves. However, a significant number of the loans prior to the lockdown period remain outstanding. Customers are being asked to check around their homes for any books or other library items that may have been forgotten while our libraries have been closed to the public, and to return these items by 15 June to avoid any fines. He Puna Taimoana open for bookingsNew Brighton's hot pools are open! Congrats to our lucky winner Megan and her family. Here’s what one very excited Megan said: “Thank you so much Mr Daniels and Mr Mauger who gave us 4 tickets AND a voucher for lunch!!! Ch1 also interviewed me!! What an amazing day." Meet this month's featured Community Board memberIn this edition of our newsletter, we're featuring board member and Councillor for Coastal, James Daniels. James says his closest friends would describe him as short, dark and handsome and one day he'd like to learn to play the piano. One of his most defining moments in life was becoming a teen husband, then father. What happened at our Community Board meetingOur Community Board met on Tuesday 2 June. You can read the minutes to see what was discussed and find out the dates, times and details of upcoming Community Board and Council meetings here. Have your say on the Dallington LandingWe’d like to hear what you think about proposed plans for the Dallington Landing – the first of the landings that Council will be developing along the Green Spine of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor. Pedestrian bridges in the Ōtākaro Avon River CorridorWe’d like to hear what you think about proposed plans for three pedestrian bridges (two replacement bridges and one in a new location) that will be developed along the Green Spine of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor. Celebrate Matariki online this yearChristchurch City Libraries will be celebrating Matariki online this year. There will be a range of activities and entertainment from colouring sheets, to video, crafts and blogs. First hour free in Council parking buildingsChristchurch City Council will provide one-hour free parking in its central city parking buildings for the next three months to encourage people to come into the city centre and support the local hospitality and retail businesses over winter. Council approves change to Christchurch Housing InitiativeA housing scheme that offers Christchurch families a helping hand into home ownership is being amended to resolve a regulatory issue. Recycling right essential in global buyer’s marketMaking sure there is no rubbish mixed in with the recycling has become critically important in the face of shrinking international markets for used plastic and paper. Christchurch City Council Head of Three Waters and Waste Helen Beaumont explains why. Bookings no longer needed for pools, fitness centreSwimmers and fitness centre users no longer need to book for Christchurch City Council's pools or fitness centres, including Taiora QEII. Bookings are only required for group fitness classes, aqua classes and Tumbletimes. Spas, hydrotherapy pools and hydroslides are now open again and can be used without a booking. Plant a tree for Arbor DayArbor Day is an environmental day held every year on 5 June dedicated to planting a tree. The Parks Volunteering team is holding several events over the weekend where residents can register to take part and plant a tree. South Brighton planting day
QEII Park with Eco-Action Trust
Six Ways to Pay it Forward and Help Local BusinessesHaving gone with little or no income for weeks, local businesses need our support to keep them afloat and keep people in jobs. David Dyason, Economic Advisor at ChristchurchNZ explains that consumer spending is at the heart of kick starting our economy. Council adopts new Draft Annual PlanChristchurch City Council has approved a new draft budget that takes into account the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the organisation and on ratepayers. The revised Draft Annual Plan 2020–21 proposes an average residential rate rise of 2.23 per cent, which is an overall average rate increase of 3.5 per cent. COVID-19: What impact is it having locally?This rolling blog provides information on how efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 are affecting Christchurch City Council services, facilities and community events. Check here for updates. Get information and advice about Covid-19Our facilities are now open, with many things in place to help keep people well. Please stay at home if you, or anyone in your house, is unwell, and practice physical distancing when visiting our facilities. For the latest updates on Council facilities and services please visit Newsline. For everything you need to know about COVID-19, visit Unite against COVID-19. For health concerns and advice, visit Ministry of Health. Contact your Community BoardThe Coastal-Burwood Community Board are here to provide support and advice to our community. Contact the Coastal-Burwood |