15 February 2013

Community workshops part of City’s alcohol consultation

Wellington City Council is holding a series of community workshops in February and March as part of their recently launched public consultation on the role of alcohol in Wellington.

Starting next Thursday (21 February) in Kilbirnie, a workshop will be held in each electoral ward, and anyone can attend.

The workshops will be an opportunity for local communities to share their views on local issues – such as the availability and sale of alcohol, how alcohol can contribute to vibrant neighbourhoods, and negative impacts such as safety and alcohol-related crime.

During the public consultation, Wellingtonians are being asked to comment on how the city can balance the benefits of the sale and consumption of alcohol with efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm, while ensuring that Wellington continues to develop as a vibrant, safe city and events destination.

Feedback from the workshops will contribute to a new Council strategy on how alcohol should be managed in Wellington City, and a draft local alcohol policy that will focus on the number of places that sell alcohol, their location and conditions under which they can operate.

The public can also join an online discussion forum on Loomio.

To register for a workshop or sign up for the online discussion forum, go to www.Wellington.govtlnz or email alcoholstrategy@wcc.govt.nz or phone 803 8756.

Community workshops will be held from 7–9pm on the following days:

Eastern Ward

Thursday 21 February, ASB Sports Centre, Kemp Street, Kilbirnie

Northern Ward

Thursday 28 February, Johnsonville Community Centre, Frankmoore Avenue

Lambton Ward

Wednesday 6 March, Wellington Town Hall (Civic Suites 1 and 2), Wakefield Street

Southern Ward

Thursday 21 March, St Anne’s Parish Hall, Daniell Street, Newtown

Onslow-Western Ward

Tuesday 26 March, Cardinal McKeefry School Hall, Ablemarle Road, Wilton.

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