Nelson City Council

Performing Arts and Conference Centre

Council decides against proposed site

At its 10 December  meeting, Council voted against building the Performing Arts and Conference Centre(PACC) at the proposed Rutherford Street site. Instead, Council will begin a search for a new site to construct a PACC.  Nearly 600 submissions were received on the proposed $28 million multi-purpose performing arts facility (the Performing Arts and Conference Centre, or PACC). Council held hearings on 1 and 2 December. Find out more.

Reduction in the Number of Councillors consultation

Remaining as the status quo

At its 29 October meeting, Council had a split vote on the resolution, and because it felt the number of submissions was not sufficient to be considered a madate for change, tbe number of members elected at the 2010 election shall remain at 13, including the Mayor. One response was received in favour of the decision, and as such the stauts quo will remain.  Read more...

Heart of Nelson Strategy

Key projects adopted in Community Plan and Council to consider adoption of Strategy 20 Augus

After the key projects were adopted in the Nelson Community Plan, Council now considers for adoption the final Strategy document on 20 August. All projects within the Heart of Nelson Strategy were included in the Nelson Community Plan but the final Strategy is still awaiting review and adoption by Council. More than 130 submissions were received on 89 improvements for the city, both small and large. More about the Heart of Nelson strategy.

Bells Island Pipeline Upgrade

Council approved recommendation

At its 23 July meeting, Council approved the NRSBU recommendation to seek resource consent for a duplicate pipeline across the estuary. For more information, visit the website (search phrase = bells island pipeline) or contact Michael Schruer, NRSBU General Manager, 546 0309. Find out more on the options up for discussion. 

Nelson Community Plan

Adopted 25 June 2009

Council held hearings in early June on the Nelson Community Plan - submitters who asked to speak to their submission did so during these hearings. Formerly known as the Long-term Council Community Plan, or LTCCP for short, the Nelson Community Plan 2009/19 is the Council’s ten year planning document that drives all Council activities, outlines how Council will provide services, and summarises Council’s financial allocation and prioritisation process. Copies of the summary and full draft community plan documents are available at Nelson City Council, all Nelson Public Libraries, and on the website. Find out more about the Nelson Community Plan.

Review of Community Assistance Policy

New policy adopted 25 June 2009

Find out more about the Community Assistance Policy.

Regional Land Transport Programme

Adopted 25 June 2009

The Land Transport Committee approved a modified draft programme and Council adopted it on 25 June. Learn more about the Regional Land Transport Programme.

Reserves Bylaw Review 2009

Adopted 28 May

Two submissions were received on Council's proposal to amend the Reserves Bylaw No 211 to enable it to have better control over the use of motor vehicles on public reserves. Find out more about the Reserves Bylaw review.

Port Noise Variation

Council adopts Commissioners' recommendation 5 March 2009

The Nelson City Council gives notice of the proposed Variation (07/01) to amend the Nelson Resource Management Plan provisions relating to the issue of port noise. Click here for further information on the Port Noise Variation.

Our commitment to the community

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.