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Nelson City Council is making improvements to the bus service that will begin early next year. Council had previously signalled in its Annual Plan that more resources would be put into making the buses easier and more convenient for commuters to use to get to work.
Council publicly notified proposed Plan Change A2 on Saturday 24 September 2011, submissions are invited until 5pm 28 October 2011.
The proposal makes two changes to the operative Nelson Air Quality Plan to align it with the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality (NES).
Council is undertaking a review of the Parking and Vehicle Control Bylaw 2004 (Bylaw 207). The draft bylaw has been amended and updated to improve the fairness, clarity, readability and enforceability of the bylaw. Read more here.
In reviewing the Speed Limits Bylaw 210, which came into force in 2004, Council is proposing to make some changes to the Bylaw.
Find out more about the draft Speed Limits Bylaw 210
Council proposes to adopt a regional public transport plan which outlines Council’s public transport aims, funding, and activities for the next ten years. Find out more about the draft Nelson Regional Public Transport Plan.
Council reviewed its Social Wellbeing Policy in 2010 and 2011 and a revised policy was adopted on 28 June 2011. It will be considered for review again in 2017.
Go to the Socail Wellbeing policy page.
The Council on 24 February confirmed the delegation of responsibility for navigation safety to Port Nelson Ltd, subject to resolution by the Directors of Port Nelson Ltd and establishment of a formal agreement between Council and Port Nelson Ltd. Find out more about the proposed delegation of navigation safety responsibilities.
This Bylaw combines two current bylaws: the Navigation and Safety Bylaw 2002 and the Recreational Marina Bylaw 2005.
A Hearings Panel heard submissions on the draft Navigation Safety Bylaws 2010 (218) on Thursday, 2 September, 2010. It has subsequently considered all submissions and provided drafting instructions to amend the Bylaw. The Panel will recommend an amended Bylaw to the Council.
Find out more about the draft navigation safety bylaws 2010.
Nelson City Council is committed to working in partnership with the community to ensure that Council's priorities reflect those of the community. Therefore, Council's affairs are conducted in an open, informed and democratic manner and relevant information is readily available so that everyone can make an informed contribution to the decision-making process.
After consultations close, all submissions can be made available for public viewing in the Customer Service Centre and the Nelson Public Libraries. For a copy of the submissions please phone +64 3 546 0200.
Last updated: 25/01/2012 11:35am
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