Council keeps rates rise down and invests in infrastructure Published on 16 July 2024 Whanganui District Council’s Long-Term Plan 2024-34 was adopted at a full council meeting on Tuesday, 16 July. Tagged as: , Long Term Plan
Whanganui’s rates rise low compared to those around the country Published on 20 June 2024 Whanganui District Council has calculated its provisional average rates rise after decisions were made on its Long-Term Plan and at 11.2 percent it is lower than the 16 percent current average amongst councils around the country. Tagged as: , Long Term Plan
Decisions made on Whanganui District Council's Long-Term Plan Published on 07 June 2024 Whanganui District Council’s elected representatives have been guided by community feedback while making decisions on the council’s Long-Term Plan 2024-34. Tagged as: , Long Term Plan
Over 120 people to speak at Long-Term Plan public hearings Published on 13 May 2024 More than 120 people will be meeting with Whanganui District Council this week to share their thoughts on the proposed 2024 - 2034 Long-Term Plan and associated consultations such as the proposed changes to the Parking Bylaw – and Fees and Charges. Tagged as: , Long Term Plan
Thirty percent increase in Long-Term Plan submissions Published on 01 May 2024 Nearly 1,000 submissions have now been received by Whanganui District Council on their proposed Long-Term Plan, more than any previous year, with the council encouraging people to have their say before consultation closes this Thursday. Tagged as: , Long Term Plan
Whanganui community asked for feedback on council's long-term plan Published on 04 April 2024 The consultation period for Whanganui District Council’s Long-Term Plan 2024/34 is now open and the council is urging the community to join the decision-making process. Tagged as: , Long Term Plan
Rates increase of 10.6% proposed for Whanganui district Published on 27 March 2024 Whanganui District Councillors have adopted the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan consultation document in preparation for community consultation in April. This includes a proposed average rate increase for the 2024/2025 year (from 1 July 2024) of 10.6 percent. Tagged as: , Long Term Plan
Council identifies six-point plan to respond to cost pressures Published on 05 December 2023 Whanganui District Council’s elected members explored budget options for the Long-term Plan 2024-34 and discussed a six-point plan to lower rates increases in a livestreamed long-term plan workshop on Tuesday, 5 December. Tagged as: , Long Term Plan
Extra investment in wastewater network to be considered Published on 03 August 2023 A report on the performance of Whanganui’s wastewater network during wet weather was received by councillors at a full Whanganui District Council meeting today, Thursday 3 August Tagged as: , Long Term Plan, Stormwater, Wastewater
A day of debate on long-term plan for 2021 - 2031 Published on 26 May 2021 Whanganui District Council has allocated budget for the Davis Library extension, youth spaces and places, town centre regeneration, a coastal plan and housing - after a day of discussion and debate on its Long-Term Plan 2021-2031. A motion to roof the Whanganui Velodrome at a cost of $20 million resulted in a split vote, which meant the motion was defeated. Tagged as: , Long Term Plan