Development Contributions consultation Submissions close at 5.00pm on Thursday, 2 May 2024 At the same time as our Long-Term Plan consultation is underway we are also seeking feedback on some proposed changes to the Development Contributions Policy. The change in the policy extends Development Contributions across the district, widens the scope of applicable growth-related capital projects, updates the demand measures, and adds criteria for remission for certain types of development.
Finance, Rates Remission and Postponement policies consultation Submissions close at 5.00pm on Thursday, 2 May 2024 Alongside our Long-Term Plan Consultation, we are also seeking feedback on the proposed changes to our Revenue and Financing Policy, Rates Postponement Policy, Rates Remission Policy and Policy on the Remission and Postponement of Rates on Māori Freehold Land; and an increase in fees and charges to reflect increasing costs and inflation.
Long-Term Plan 2024-2034 Submissions closed on Thursday, 2 May 2024 A Long-Term Plan acts as a roadmap for how we will manage and deliver our services, infrastructure, and community initiatives. This year we’re trying to strike a balance between affordability for our community and investing in our long-term growth. There are some difficult, big decisions to make, so we want to hear your feedback on what you’d like us to focus on
Parking Bylaw and Controls review Submissions close at 5.00pm on Thursday, 2 May 2024 Whanganui District Council is currently completing a review of our Parking Bylaw 2017 and Parking Controls, and we are proposing some changes to parking tariffs, meters and exemptions – the proposed changes aim to improve parking management in our town centre and off-set rates rises
2024 Community Views Survey Submissions closed on 02 April 2024, 05:00 PM Have you visited the Opera House, Cooks Gardens or the Splash Centre recently? These are just some of the questions in our annual Community Views Survey – and if you take part you can enter a draw to win one of three $100 grocery vouchers.
Proposed changes to speed limits Submissions closed on 20 March 2024, 11:59 PM We are completing a review of our speed limits to provide safer roads for all road users
Solid Waste Bylaw consultation Submissions closed on 20 March 2024, 11:59 PM We’re planning to bring in a Solid Waste Bylaw to regulate waste services in our district and we’re keen to hear your feedback on it
Representation Review 2024 Once formal consultation begins later this year this page will reappear in Current Consultations We are reviewing our district’s representation arrangements for the 2025 and 2028 local government elections
Review of Road Naming and Numbering Policy Submissions closed on 10 March 2024, 12:00 AM Whanganui District Council is doing a review of its Road Naming and Numbering Policy
Vision for Whanganui Whanganui District Council is working on a new vision and wellbeing strategy for our district