Is the Wheels to Wings – Papanui ki Waiwhetū major cycle route really ‘controversial’, or even ‘very controversial’, as some recent headlines* claimed, following the July decision of the council to approve the cycleway’s scheme design? The evidence suggests otherwise.
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Community Board to meet once a month in 2022?
Commentary: On Friday 3 December 2021, the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes community Board is set to decide on a meeting schedule for 2022. Two options are proposed by staff: meet twice a month (as has been the case up until now); or meet only once a month. Would the latter option reduce public access and participation?
In addition to Ordinary Meetings, the Board also meets informally at least once a month for briefings from Council staff and other updates. With very limited exceptions, these briefings have not been open to the public. If the Board resolves to hold only one formal meeting a month, the agenda notes that the informal briefings could be held at ‘various community locations’ within the Community Board area, and that they include a 30 minute public forum to allow the local community to raise issues and update the Board on matters of interest.
Continue reading “Community Board to meet once a month in 2022?”Simon Britten: live stream 27 April 2020
Simon was live on Facebook at 4pm on 27 April with some updates and the launch of a ‘shop local’ directory for Papanui and Redwood, as well as answering questions. Feel free to add a comment or question on the YouTube video or the Facebook post, even if you’re watching this at a later date.
Simon Britten: live update and Q&A
Simon was live on Facebook at 2pm on Sunday 19 April with some local updates as well as responding to questions. Feel free to leave a question in the comments on YouTube or the Facebook post, even if you’re watching this at some later time.
Simon’s 3 March column in the Nor’West News
Today’s Nor’West News includes a column I’ve written reflecting on traffic and safety issues in the Langdons Road area, which is soon to be impacted by the opening of the Kmart in the Northlink development. As I say in the column, all members of the public are welcome to raise issues with the Community Board, and we start every meeting with a public forum if you wish to come speak to us – contact details can be found on the Council website.
Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board deputy chair Simon Britten writes about the concerns raised over the new Northlink shopping complex.
Kmart’s new Papanui store in Langdons Road will open next month. Development at the site is bringing new shops to Papanui, but also safety concerns. Continue reading “Simon’s 3 March column in the Nor’West News”
Simon Britten 