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Strategic Plans

Vision the 10 year plan

Council's Long Term Plan 2009 - 2019 was adopted on 25 June 2009. It details how Council will enable local democracy and promote community wellbeing over the coming decade.  The plan will be refreshed for 2012 - 22. During the in-between years (2010 - 11 and 2011 - 12) Council prepares an Annual Plan showing any amendments or variations to the Long Term Plan 2009 - 19.

To view the Long Term Plan 2009 - 19, please click here.

If you would like Council staff to tell you when a draft Long Term Plan or Annual Plan is open for submissions, please contact Council and ask to speak to the Strategic Planning Manager.

Draft Reserve Management Plans

Council is looking for input from the public on its draft Reserve Management Plans.  There are a number of plans currently open for public consultation.  Please click here to access the relevant page.

Economic Spirit Strategy

Please see the Economic Development section.

Walking and Cycling Strategy

Click here to view.

Land Transport Strategy

Council is currently developing a Land Transport Strategy with key community and business groups.

Strategic Plan for Solid Waste Managment

Click here to view.

 For further information contact Strategic Policy.

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