09/05/2022: WCC Annual Plan: three key areas-finance, housing and the Southern Landfill
The Draft Annual Plan is out for consultation. Three key areas for consideration are: council funding, council housing and the southern landfill. We strongly recommend and urge residents and ratepayers to have your say. There is a series of information boards set up at our local Brooklyn Community Centre located on Harrison St. Fill out a form there(submission box there), print off and post it in or fill attached form and email to WCC at annualplan@wcc.govt.nz. more information available . Submissions close Sunday the 15th. We urge you to make a submission.
Annual Plan 2022 Consultation document.pdf Download View
Submission form for WCC 2022 Annual Plan as a PDF.pdf Download View
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64.2% Yes
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33.4% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below
International Volunteer Managers Day
Yesterday marked International Volunteer Managers Day. So throughout this week we will be spotlighting several amazing volunteer managers from across the Wellington region.
Liv has recently started managing a diverse team of volunteers at The Free Store Wellington. Here are some words about what she loves about her role!
Combining biking with bus travel
Hi neighbours
Anyone out there who, like me, would love to bike more, but have difficulty getting their bike on the rack on the bus ? It's sometimes necessary, so as to avoid steep hills and roads where I don't feel safe.
Metlink say their drivers aren't meant to help.