Gambling Policy Review

We are currently reviewing our Gambling Policy and are interested in hearing your thoughts on gambling in the District.

If you want to give us feedback make sure you get it to us by 5pm, 17 August. If you don't know where to start there are some questions below to get you thinking about the issue.

Do you have an opinion on gambling? Have you been affected by gambling? Do you think gambling should be allowed anywhere or in certain locations? Do you think that there should be a limit on gambling locations and the number of machines or not?

Submissions Close this Friday

If you are planning on making a submission to the Long Term Plan make sure you get them in this week.
Remember its really easy just write what you think and send it to us.

Amberley Youth Forum

Explaining the Consultation Process

i thought I better put a post up explaining submissions and all that sort of stuff and a bit about the process that the council goes through.

When the council writes important documents that affect the community it goes through what we call a consultation process. This means that for a certain period of time the public (you) are able to make a submission to council on an issue or document (the LTCCP) what this means is that you put your thoughts, ideas and opinions onto paper (or screen) and send it to the council.

The council then considers your thoughts, ideas and opinions and makes decisions about what changes should or shouldn't be made.

Libraries

We want to make sure that the libraries have what you need.
Do you enjoy going to the library? Do you think the library has enough books? Maybe you think there needs to be another computer. Does the library close too early? If there is something that you want from your local library let us know.

Walking and Biking

The council is thinking about putting in some walking and cycling routes to help people get around on foot or bike easily and safely and to make paths that people can walk or bike for fun. Is there anywhere that you might like to be able to walk or bike along?
We also want people to feel safe when biking or walking to and from school, work or other places. Do you walk or bike to school? If you do, do you feel safe? Maybe there is a road that is hard to cross. Maybe you need somewhere to park your bike when you go to the shop. If you want us to make it easier or safer for to walk or bike around let us know what problems you are having.

Parks

We want to know if you enjoy going to your local park. The council wants to have your input in deciding what changes, if any, should be made to the parks.
Do you think that your local park needs a playground? Or maybe the one that is there is boring and you want a new one. Are there enough trees for shade? Do you want tables to have a picnic at? Can you get into the park easily? Is there anything else we could put in to make it more fun?