Council News
Contractors will start fencing off Baring Square East early next week, as Council’s project to rejuvenate the public space gets under way.
With two nominations received as at 8 March, an election is now guaranteed in the Western Ward by-election.
Resilience has been the key word in many conversations I’ve been having with other provincial and rural mayors.
The results of a review of 79 rural intersections recommended by the Coroner following a fatal crash at the intersection of Mitcham Road and Hepburns Road in 2019 were presented in a report to Ashburton District Councillors recently.
Three Ashburton women affectionately called Don’s Angels were presented with special long-service citations this week recognising their cool heads and warm hearts during civil defence emergencies.
Ashburton Youth Council (AYC) is ready to jump back into action after a covid-induced hiatus and they're looking for new young people who are keen to get involved.
I want to begin with a heartfelt thank you to the residents of our district that have made donations to help people up north affected by Cyclone Gabrielle as they piece their lives back together.
The final pieces of pipe in the North West Ashburton wastewater extension were laid underground on Allens Road recently, but not before attracting a bit of attention because of their unusual shape.
Registrations opened today for Methven’s new walking festival, which will take place in and around Methven over Easter and the first week of the school holidays, and feature 16 different walks – scarecrows and an enchanted forest included.
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown is among mayors welcoming the National Party’s announcement of a water reform policy that better protects property rights and local voice.