Christchurch’s Acting Mayor Andrew Turner is welcoming
changes to the Local Government Act that reinforce the role
of councils in promoting community wellbeing.
The
Local Government (Community Well-being) Amendment Bill
passed its third and final reading in Parliament last night,
effectively reinstating the four aspects of community
well-being – social, economic, environmental and cultural
– into the Local Government Act.
Cr Turner says the
reinstatement of the four wellbeings into the Local
Government Act is recognition of the significant role that
Councils play in lifting the wellbeing of their
communities.
“People and communities are at the heart of
everything we do so it is right that this law change
acknowledges that Councils have a broader role in fostering
liveable communities than simply providing core
services,’’ he says.
“It was unfortunate the four
wellbeings were removed from the legislation in the first
place and Christchurch City Council welcomes their
reinstatement.’’
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