Key decisions from today's Council meeting

Christchurch City Council met today and made the following key decisions:

Information hub for New Brighton
Investigations will get underway into the feasibility of the Council setting up an information hub in New Brighton.

Proposals sought for South New Brighton Motor Camp
The Council is requesting proposals for the future of South New Brighton Motor Camp. Previous decisions related to the process were rescinded. Ideas for similar uses will be considered. Criteria for choosing a successful proposal include that any future use of the site will not come at a cost to rates, and will demonstrate added value to the immediate area and local community. The Council undertook to demolish and remove unusable buildings on the site. It will also provide information about conditions of other buildings, and the predicted vulnerability of the land to natural hazards. It envisages the new lease being long-term.

Council to consult on changes to dog bylaw and policy
The Council agreed to replace its existing Dog Control Bylaw 2008 and Dog Control Policy 2008 with a new bylaw and policy. A public consultation on a proposed new dog control bylaw and policy will start on 1 February 2016. Dog owners will be sent information outlining the proposed changes from the old bylaw to the new and are encouraged to make a submission before 4 March. A hearings panel will hear submissions in April 2016 and report back to the Council in May 2016.

Residential Red Zone Horizontal Infrastructure
Rather than continuing to operate temporary – and vulnerable – horizontal infrastructure in Christchurch's Residential Red Zone (RRZ) at an ongoing cost of $260,000 per month, the Council decided to take a staged approach to ongoing provision of these services to remaining residents. The Council will continue to provide key horizontal infrastructure – including water supply, stormwater, wastewater and roads – that is currently in full service. Horizontal infrastructure that is no longer required will be closed down and decommissioned, and the Council will review the provision of services to remaining RRZ residents to see if there are options that are more resilient and cost-effective. The Council will also consult in the new year with remaining residents on provision of services. The initial cost to implement these changes will be jointly funded by the Council and CERA from the earthquake rebuild fund.

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