Changes to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan (LWRP) are here.
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Two pieces of legislation – the Spatial Planning Act and the Natural and Built Environment Act – were passed into law eventually replacing the current RMA.
Council has approved new rules that will streamline the consents process and strengthen restrictions on some activities to improve water quality.
Get to know our four new Ashburton staff members.
We have released two new reports showing that we need to improve land management to achieve the water quality improvements the community is seeking.
Community feedback is needed as we write and update a number of long-term and strategic plans.
Noise can impact our enjoyment within Greater Christchurch and it is important to ensure any nuisance noise effects are well managed.
The council is committing to public transport fare trial, and continued flood recovery and remediation work for the region, as part of its 2023/24 Annual Plan.
Our Reporting Back hub is a new way we are presenting the progress we are making. Highlights this quarter are youth representation, pest monitoring, and buses.
Our draft Annual Plan 2023/24 consultation period closes on 3 April, so get your feedback in as soon as possible.
We are now accepting feedback on our draft Annual Plan for 2023/24 until April 3.