FAQs

Every three years we prepare a long term plan which sets out the outcomes we want to achieve for the Stratford district over the next 10 years, and the projects and activities that will help us get there. It also shows how these activities will be funded, and what this means for your rates.

A consultation document is a key part of developing the plan; helping us hear community views on priorities and directions for the decade ahead.

In the consultation document you’ll find information on the opportunities and challenges we’re facing, major projects proposed during the next 10 years, and their financial impact.

This is your opportunity to have your say and to share your views with us.

This could be regarding our planned direction overall, a specific project proposed within the consultation document, or something that you think is really important but you can’t see covered here or in the supporting documents.

The information contained in the Consultation Document comes from a range of other detailed documents which are available under Supporting Information.

Making a submission is easy!

Online

The easiest way to let us know what you think is to complete our online submission form.

You can also provide comments by emailing us at submissions@ stratford.govt.nz

In writing

Fill in the submission form at the end of our consultation document. Post your completed submission form to Council, or drop it to one of our facilities. Additional forms are available from the Library and Visitor Information Centre, Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre, Council offices and on our website.

In person

You can present your thoughts to Council by speaking to your submission in person. If you’d like to do this, put in a submission outlining the key points you’ll refer to. On your submission form, make sure you select the option to speak to your submission.

Come to one of our public meetings and talk to elected members and staff to help you make an informed submission.

There's loads of opportunities to learn more and talk to key decision makers. Check out the below dates for public hui/meetings and casual conversation drop in sessions. You can also contact your local councillors direct to discuss.

Public Meetings

This will go for about an hour and a half. Council staff and councillors will be there to present on the draft plan, go onto detail about what's being proposed and available for questions.

Bring your friends and whānau, and come talk progress with us!

Drop in sessions at the Library

Drop into the Library during the below times to kōrero with councillors on the draft Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-34.

These sessions are an informal hour at the library where people can come and have a chat about the Long Term Plan.

Prospero Market

We'll also be at the Prospero Market on Saturday 27 April, 9am - 12noon.

Come along for a chinwag while shopping local!

After defining our Vision and the Community Outcomes we want for the economic, cultural, environmental and social wellbeing of our district, we looked at how we could get there.

This work included developing performance measures, targets, and levels of service. As part of this work we thought about how we’ll best prioritise our projects and services, be as efficient as we can be, and save money where we’re able to.

It’s been a big piece of work, and ends in the development of the Consultation Document and supporting information for you to have a say on.

You can see some of the key milestones of this journey on our website here.