Southland District Council

229 submissions to Draft Long Term Plan

Thursday, 10 May 2012

Southland District Council has received 229 submissions to its Draft Long Term Plan, the highest number of submissions to a Draft Long Term Plan to date. Policy and Planning Manager Susan Cuthbert said these submissions will form an integral part of the Long Term Plan process going forward. ..Read more.

Council proposes changes to its bookbus service

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Southland District Council is proposing changes to its bookbus service in the Draft Long Term Plan to cater for usage demands and declines across the District. Covering 11% of the land area of New Zealand, Southland District Council's bookbus service aims to ensure that library services are readily accessible to all residents and ratepayers, particularly those who do not live near a library...Read more.

Council Draft 10 Year Plan approved

Wednesday, 4 April 2012

The Southland District Council is proposing a 5.61% rise for district rates for 2012-13 in its draft 10 Year Plan, released for public consultation at yesterday's Council meeting. Councillors approved the draft plan, which will be available online tomorrow (Thursday, April 5), and a summary document should arrive in every district mailbox mid-April. Submissions close on May 9...Read more.