Stratford District Council - Latest News [Page 4]
Something To Crow About – Register For Stratford’s Scarecrow Trail
Monday, 19 September 2022, 12:46 pm | Stratford District Council
Registrations are now open for Stratford District’s famous Scarecrow Trail. Stratford District Council invites community members, families, schools and businesses, to fire up their creativity and display a scarecrow for the 6th annual Trail. Registrations ... More >>
Wheelie Good Time To Be Had At Stratford Bike Park Birthday Party
Friday, 16 September 2022, 10:47 am | Stratford District Council
Stratford District Council (SDC) is holding a first birthday party for the popular Stratford Bike Park during the October school holidays! Chade Julie, Community Development Manager, says, “We’re coming up to a year since we opened the Stratford Bike ... More >>
Candidates Come Forward For The Stratford Community
Friday, 12 August 2022, 5:34 pm | Stratford District Council
Local election nominations for Stratford District Council closed today at 12noon, with candidates making a stand across all wards. A final list of nominations will be available online at stratford.govt.nz this evening. Chief Executive Sven Hanne ... More >>
Council Facilities Come Out On Top In 2022 Residents’ Survey
Friday, 29 July 2022, 9:20 am | Stratford District Council
Stratford Library and Visitor Information Centre users are some of the happiest in the country with the service they’ve received, according to Stratford District Council’s (SDC) annual residents’ survey. Survey results were presented to elected ... More >>
Another Busy Year For Stratford’s Workforce Programme
Thursday, 28 July 2022, 5:25 pm | Stratford District Council
Funding to continue Stratford District Council’s (SDC) Workforce Programme has been confirmed for another 12 months, after what’s been a successful year for job seekers and local businesses participating in the programme. Over the 2021/22 year ... More >>
Community Members To Be Recognised With Citizen Awards
Monday, 18 July 2022, 3:33 pm | Stratford District Council
Stratford District Council is pleased to announce 8 Stratford District community members will be presented with a Citizens Award in 2022. District Mayor Neil Volzke says he is constantly impressed at the continued effort people put in to the wellbeing ... More >>
Three Waters Reforms – It’s Time To Tell The Government What You Think
Friday, 15 July 2022, 3:14 pm | Stratford District Council
The Central Government’s Three Waters reforms have been front of mind for Council, and a hot topic across communities for the last 2 years. If you’ve been following the Reforms, chances are you have formed your own opinion on them and you may well ... More >>
Introducing Wai O Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre
Friday, 1 July 2022, 5:47 pm | Stratford District Council
Stratford pool project - Elected Members tour 28 June 2022 We’re excited to share with you the name gifted to Stratford’s new pool complex, due to open later this year. ‘Wai O Rua – Stratford Aquatic Centre’ was born out of collaboration ... More >>
Annual Plan 2022/23 Adopted By Council This Week
Friday, 1 July 2022, 10:51 am | Stratford District Council
At an extraordinary meeting this week, Stratford District Council adopted the Annual Plan 2022-23, which comes into effect today, 1 July 2022. Council’s annual plan outlines what will be spent on projects and day-to-day services over the next financial ... More >>
What Does An Accessible, Connected Community Mean To You?
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 5:39 pm | Stratford District Council
Stratford District Council (SDC) has developed a Strategy to provide safe alternative transport connections within our district and we want your opinion! The Connecting our Communities Strategy 2022 is designed to help all residents and visitors to the ... More >>
Stratford Programme Supporting Locals Into Work
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 10:43 am | Stratford District Council
Stratford District Council’s Workforce Programme is nearing the end of its second year running and there’s a lot to be proud of. Since starting in 2020, the programme has supported 104 young people into employment across 45 local businesses. The Mayors ... More >>
Stratford's Puanga Flag Competition Back For 2022 - 4 May 2022
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 3:22 pm | Stratford District Council
Preparations for Puanga 2022 in Stratford/Whakaahurangi are in full swing with our annual Design a Flag competition kicking things off this week. Entry forms are available online here , picked up from the Stratford Library and Visitor Information Centre ... More >>
Local Arts And Cultural Projects Invited To Apply For Creative Community Scheme Funding
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 12:37 pm | Stratford District Council
The Stratford Creative Communities Scheme (CSS) committee is urging local arts and cultural project leads to apply for funding available to support their initiatives. Sheila Boyes, Committee Chair says, “We want to ensure that everyone eligible for ... More >>
Submissions Invited On Draft Annual Plan 2022/23
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 9:36 am | Stratford District Council
Stratford District Council is pleased to share its Draft 2022/23 Annual Plan for Year Two of the Long Term Plan (LTP) 2021-31. This plan outlines the Council’s budget and services for the coming year, and includes some variations to the LTP ... More >>
Six New Youth Councillors Sworn In For Stratford District
Thursday, 3 March 2022, 1:49 pm | Stratford District Council
On Tuesday 1 March 2022 six new Stratford District Youth Councillors were officially sworn in by District Mayor Neil Volzke. Zoe Pitcher, Lara Abraham, Aidan Campbell, Lucas Jacobson, Cady Webb and Georgia Payne have joined Connor Giblin, Achim Hanne, ... More >>
Trustees Of Stratford’s Percy Thomson Gallery Appoint Laura Campbell As Gallery Director
Wednesday, 26 January 2022, 6:08 pm | Stratford District Council
The Trustees of Stratford’s Percy Thomson Gallery are delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Campbell as Gallery Director. Laura takes up the role on 31 January taking over from Rhonda Bunyan, who is retiring after six years at the helm. ... More >>
Stratford Summer Nights Postponed Until Further Notice
Monday, 24 January 2022, 5:59 pm | Stratford District Council
Taranaki along with the rest of New Zealand moved to the Red traffic light setting today, 24 January 2022. With this move the scheduled Summer Nights movies (29 January) and Summer Nights concert (19 February) have been postponed until further notice. ... More >>
Stratford’s Summer Nights Series Is Back For 2022
Tuesday, 11 January 2022, 10:26 am | Stratford District Council
Summer Nights is back for its 12th year! The Summer Nights 2022 line-up includes two great events with movies on Saturday 29 January and music on Saturday 19 February. Chill out with friends and family on Saturday 29 January with a movie in the park. ... More >>
Stratford District Youth Council Applications Open
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 4:01 pm | Stratford District Council
The Stratford District Youth Council (SDYC) is recruiting Youth Councillors for 2022! It’s your chance to join a team of youth invested in making a difference and hosting awesome local events! Applications are open now for 2022/2023 and close ... More >>
Safer School Streets Proposed For Stratford
Tuesday, 30 November 2021, 1:18 pm | Stratford District Council
Stratford District Council (SDC) is currently undertaking a district wide approach to making streets around schools safer. Working with all urban schools, SDC is kicking off the project with the Stratford High School on Swansea Road. Victoria Araba, Director ... More >>