26 March 2015

Consultation on Council’s Long Term Plan opens

Residents now have the opportunity to provide feedback on the priorities Nelson City Council has set in its 10 Year Plan.

Council’s Consultation Document for the Long Term Plan 2015-25 sets out the future direction of the city and is open for public consultation from 26 March–12pm, 28 April.

Mayor Rachel Reese says it is about balancing investment needed to make Nelson an even better place, with affordability for ratepayers.

“We believe this Plan has the essentials needed: a balance of core infrastructure to keep Nelson safe and functioning well, along with projects that enhance the city and make it exciting and welcoming. It has a long term rather than a short term focus.

“The Consultation Document sets out the key projects Council would like to focus on and now we would like to hear from the community, this Plan will only come to life if it truly reflects the wishes of those that live here,” Mayor Reese says.

Full copies of the Consultation Document and supporting information are available from Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street Nelson, at all Nelson Public Libraries and on Council’s website nelson.govt.nz (search phrase = long term plan.)

Residents can have their say by making a submission, which must be received no later than 12pm Tuesday 28 April 2015.

Submission forms can be filled in online at nelson.govt.nz, or emailed to submissions@ncc.govt.nz, or posted to Nelson City Council P O Box 645, Freepost 76919 Nelson, or hand delivered to Civic House.

Submissions are also being invited in respect of the following documents:

- Development contributions policy
- Funding impact statement (rates)
- Revenue and financing policy
- Rates remission policy
- Resource consent fees and charges

These documents are now available and can be viewed at Civic House, all Nelson Public Libraries and on Council’s website nelson.govt.nz.

ENDS

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