Hutt Valley’s two city councils will be asking for your views on the future of regional governance in a combined consultation beginning on Tuesday, 28 May.
Mayor Wayne Guppy from Upper Hutt and I believe our community within the Valley need accurate information about possible future options.
Our councils have always worked closely together and we both believe our residents should be givent the opportunity to air their views about any future local governement reform.
Both our councils were told in polls last year that the majority of residents wanted the status quo to remain with more shared services and, if forced into an amalgamation, a united Hutt Valley was the next preferred choice.
We are putting out the options of an enhanced status quo model, a United Hutt Valley Council, or a single council for the Wellington region. We are seeking a clear direction on the preferences of our communities within the Hutt Valley.
We will listen to the voice of the communities we serve and then make decisions about whether or not submissions will be made to the Local Government Commission.
This is a time for our communities to stand together with a shared voice to ensure we have a say in our own future.
Both councils will also use the results of the Colmar Brunton telephone survey conducted last year and run a second survey alongside this current consultation.
A website www.yourvoiceyourchoice.org.nz will remain open through to Friday 14 June.
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