Every three years, local councils in New Zealand are required to produce a Long-Term Plan (LTP) that outlines the vision, priorities and activities of the council for the next ten years. The LTP is one of the most important documents produced by the council as it sets out the framework for how we will deliver services and infrastructure for our community.
The LTP process involves consultation with the community, and it is an opportunity for you to have your say on what we should be prioritising and how we should be allocating resources.
- Our Long-Term Plan is broken down into three main sections:
- Our community outcomes – this section outlines the vision and aspirations for our community over the next ten years. It sets out what we want to achieve and how we will measure our success.
- Our activities – this section details the activities we will undertake to achieve our community outcomes. This includes the delivery of services and infrastructure, as well as any major projects we will be undertaking.
- Our finances – this section sets out the funding required to deliver our activities over the next ten years. It details how we will fund these activities, including rates, fees and charges, and any additional funding we may receive from external sources.
The LTP is an important document for our community as it sets out how we will work towards achieving our collective goals. We encourage you to get involved in the consultation process and have your say on what is important to you.