The Invercargill City Council’s 2024-2034 Long-term Plan was formerly adopted by Councillors today (27 June 2024). Following feedback from the community regarding the rising cost of living, Councillors approved an average rate increase of 9.88% for the 2024/2025 year. Councillors also approved a provision of $7.7 million of rates funded borrowing to replace Elderly Persons’ […]
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Invercargill City Council keeps promise on less than 10% rate increase
The Invercargill City Council has today confirmed residents can expect an average 9.8% rate increase for 2024/25, following on from deliberations on its Long-term plan. Elected members have today made a number of changes to the draft Long-term plan, as a result of both feedback and changes in the economic environment. These changes aim to […]
Read More >Council hears views from across the community
More than 400 people have shared their views on Invercargill City Council’s Roadmap for Our People – our draft plan and budget for the next 10 years. Consultation on the draft Long Term Plan 2024-34 drew 448 submissions between 29 March and 2 April. A range of community engagement sessions and public events were held […]
Read More >Input sought on our Long-term Plan as deadline approaches
Are we getting the balance right? We want your feedback by the end of the month. Invercargill City Council continues to encourage the public to have their say on the Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034, ahead of consultation closing on April 2. Issues being tackled in this plan are options for elderly persons housing, a proposed […]
Read More >Glass recycling proposal aimed at waste reduction
Residents are being asked whether Invercargill City Council should push ahead with a plan to introduce new glass recycling bins to reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill. The proposal is included in the Council’s draft Long-term Plan (LTP) 2024-34, which is now open for public feedback. Residents can have their say on […]
Read More >Bluff residents encouraged to get involved in long-term planning process
Bluff residents keen to have their say on the future of their community are being invited to have a kōrero with Invercargill City Council as part of the Long-term Plan 2024 – 2034 process. A range of issues facing the Bluff community, from safe swimming options to the future of wastewater disposal, are on the […]
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