The chairman of the Christchurch City Council's Strategy and Resources Committee, Cr. David Close, will brief the news media on the release of the draft annual plan on Thursday 19 April.

The briefing will start at 9am in No. 2 Committee Room at the Civic Offices, Tuam Street.

This date marks the public notice of the plan and public submissions are also opened on the plan. The submissions will close on Monday 21 May.

The Strategy and Resources Committee will hear submissions on various days in June and the full Council will meet on Thursday 12 July to finalise the plan.

Further information: Paul Melton: Financial Services Manager: 371 1413.

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