Plan Change 29: Democracy in action
13/10/2023 12:29pm
Attendance has been high at a series of community meetings organised by Nelson City Council for people to ask questions about Plan Change 29.
“It’s fair to say that after the tea and biscuits there was some robust discussion,” says Mandy Bishop, Group Manager Environmental Management.
“Our hope is that these meetings turn into well-informed submissions.”
“If you want to make the most out of your submission, it’s best to provide context and alternatives. For instance, if you oppose an aspect of the plan change provide reasons and propose an alternative. If you support the proposed changes – explain why.”
Need help with an RMA submission?
Council has engaged a Friend of Submitters, Emily Bayliss, who is able to talk to people face-to-face and provide guidance on making a good submission to the plan at no charge to you.
For those seeking assistance with their submission, Emily will be at NMIT (Mahitahi Colab building, 322 Hardy Street) to assist submitters wishing to meet in person, on the dates below. Bookings are essential. Please phone 021 0843 5559 or email friendofsubmitters@baylissconsulting.co.nz
Friend of submitters clinics:
- Thursday 19 October 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Thursday 26 October 2023, 9am – 4pm
