A quick update from your Community Board...In the last week, councillors have made three big decisions that will impact the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote community board – on the Long Term Plan 2021–31, the climate resilience strategy, and the 2021 Representation Review. See below for more.The Long Term Plan 2021–31 has been adoptedLast week, councillors approved a 10-year budget that invests $3.8 billion into Christchurch’s three waters network and roading and transport systems, and heeds your calls to focus on getting the basics right. Read more on Newsline and catch up on the main items here. You can look up the projects earmarked for the Linwood-Central-Heathcote ward using our online tool. This will be updated soon with the final figures, and we'll let you know. In the meantime, you can read the minutes here. Council adopts climate resilience strategyWe've adopted a climate resilience strategy and put money in the Long Term Plan towards helping the city achieve its climate change goals. With the adoption of the Kia Tūroa Te Ao, Ōtautahi Climate Resilience Strategy 2021 we have a framework for action that will help Christchurch reach the target of net zero emissions by 2045. Our 2021 Representation Review has concludedOn Friday 18 June, councillors adopted the final proposal for Christchurch’s representation arrangements, deciding how many elected members there should be and what communities they should represent at the next local elections in 2022. There have been a few tweaks to the current ward boundaries, but overall the review resulted in a proposal for Christchurch to continue to be represented by a Mayor, 16 councillors, and 37 community board members representing 16 wards. The Mayor will be elected ‘at large’ by the whole city, and each ward will elect its own councillor and community board members. You can make appeals and objections from 25 June to 26 July at Have Your Say. The final proposal will now be referred to the Local Government Commission for a final determination in early 2022 – after any objections have been resolved, and ahead of the next local body elections in October 2022. Contact your Community BoardThe Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board are here to provide support and advice to our community. Contact the Linwood-Central-Heathcote |