1612 days ago

What has your experience with Christchurch City Council been like?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

In a bid to overturn a scathing approval rating, Christchurch City Council is making moves to create a new residents’ forum.

The council says it wants people to feel they are being listened to and their views are respected. It also wants more people to trust the council’s decision-making process.

In May, the council released its annual residents’ survey, showing just half of the city’s residents were satisfied with the services it provided – down from 62 per cent last year.

Some 23 per cent of respondents were dissatisfied with council's performance and 27 per cent were neutral. It is the lowest result since 2007, when the question was first asked as part of the survey.

How do you feel about the council's performance? And will a new forum help? Give us your thoughts below.

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More messages from your neighbours
2 hours ago

🕵️‍♂️ Solve It If You Can! 🔎 Riddle Time

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I’m a place of beauty,
from mountains to sea,
where the long white cloud drifts gracefully;
I’m far from most but close in heart—
what country am I,
a world apart?

Bonus points if you know the photo's location, here's a hint: it's the Riddler's home town!

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2 hours ago

Ōtukaikino - Living Memorial Service

Lamb & Hayward

Join us for an afternoon of music, song and remembrance, as we remember our loved ones at Ōtukaikino. Our annual ceremony is unique in that it is conducted outdoors and will be held rain or shine. You are welcome to bring your family and friends. Car parking is provided and refreshments will be served. You may need warm clothing and sturdy footwear.

It will be held on Sunday 23rd February at 2pm at 985 Main North Road, Belfast.
Find out more

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6 hours ago

Beckenham Indoor Bowls Group

Trudy from Huntsbury

Season starts 5 March 2025
Friendly and social Indoor Bowling group
Wednesday nights, March to October
at Beckenham Bowling Club 7:30pm
63 Waimea Terrace
Great indoor fun for the winter months - easy to learn
plus Monthly (non bowling) Social Activities
For Info Contact: 0220430660