Council News
Update from Waka Kotahi: Next phase of work - rail level crossing
Almost all residents that took part in the Annual Residents’ Survey for Ashburton District Council perceive that the district is about the same or better as a place to live than it was three years ago.
The Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture (RNZIH) has recognised local Ashburton District Council Open Spaces Manager Ian Soper as a new Fellow.
The RNZIH recognises members as a Fellow who have made a significant contribution to horticulture by their activities, interest in, or service to horticulture.
Ashburton District Council and local sustainability groups are working with event organisers to move towards a zero-waste future.
The Ashburton District Council is asking for feedback on a new draft Stormwater Bylaw that aims to better protect local stormwater infrastructure and the environment.
The Ashburton District Council is set to pursue the government to help fund a ‘nationally significant’ $113.6 million second bridge project between Ashburton and Tinwald, after reviewing a detailed business case for investment.
The Ashburton District Council reinforced its strong opposition to the Water Services Entities (WSE) bill at hearings in Christchurch on Tuesday.
With over 6,000 dogs registered in July, the Council is thanking Mid Canterbury dog owners for completing their doggy regos on time and there's still time left for unregistered dogs to get sorted before being issued with an infringement.
The boil water notices issued for the Mount Somers and Methven water supplies have now been lifted.
Methven/Springfield water supply remains on a boil water notice.
A late surge of nominations means there will be an election held for all seats available in the upcoming local elections. 36 nominations were received by the deadline.