Last open day for Draft District Plan
The final of 11 open days sharing Council’s thinking on the city’s Draft District Plan takes place on Monday 21 May. Significant trees and natural areas, heritage buildings and archaeological and cultural sites is the focus of the session which runs from 2-7pm at the Bill Gallagher Room 1, Wintec, Anglesea St. All welcome at any time during the session.
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Hamilton residents to share their views on 10-Year Plan
Close to 200 Hamilton residents will this week share their views with the Mayor and Councillors on Council’s proposed roadmap and financial strategy to get the city back on track. A total of 725 submissions were received on the city’s draft 10-Year Plan during the recent month long consultation.
To make the hearing process more accessible they are being held in the Council Reception Lounge rather than the Council Chamber and some submitters will share their views in groups, where there is a common topic they wish to speak to.
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Seddon Park voted among world's best cricket venues
If you've ever watched cricket at Seddon Park, you'll know it's a great place to enjoy the summer game. The ground, one of Hamilton's finest assets, has been voted one of the best venues in world cricket by influential magazine The Cricketer.
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Hamilton City Council website scoops national award
Hamilton City Council has received a national award for its new website, www.hamilton.co.nz. The site, which went live at the start of April, was awarded Best Redevelopment Council Website at the 2012 Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM) Web Awards in Rotorua on 7 May.
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Submissions for latest bylaw reviews close Friday
Public submissions for bylaws up for review close this Friday, 18 May. The central city’s skateboarding ban and shared zones for pedestrians and vehicles are two of the key aspects of proposed Hamilton City Council bylaw updates. Public consultation on updates to three bylaws opened in April. You can make submissions online or by email.
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