

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.
Launch an urban greening taskforce to add trees, parks and embed water-sensitive design in towns and villages.
Promote community markets and festivals to celebrate local producers and attract visitors.
Update alcohol policy to support cafes and bars in activating streetscapes and celebrating local products.
Until debt level is lowered, return to core responsibility.
Review spending on non-core activities until council is not using borrowed money to do it.
Maintain assets to a responsible standard.
Launch an urban greening taskforce to add trees, parks and embed water-sensitive design in towns and villages.
Promote community markets and festivals to celebrate local producers and attract visitors.
Update alcohol policy to support cafes and bars in activating streetscapes and celebrating local products.
Until debt level is lowered, return to core responsibility.
Review spending on non-core activities until council is not using borrowed money to do it.
Maintain assets to a responsible standard.
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