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Keep Transport Choices feedback coming, says council team
NewsStephen Bowden, Roading Asset Manager at Stratford District Council, has had a lot of in-depth conversations about cycle paths with locals lately.
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Emailed invoices + direct debit = easy way to pay your rates!
NewsWe've issued invoices for the latest instalment of rates, due on 30 August 2023. Did you know there are ways you can make paying your rates nice and simple?
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“Sinking lid” on gaming machine numbers
NewsOn 8 August 2023, Council adopted the Class 4 Venues Policy and the TAB Venues Policy, and both are now in effect. Thank you to everyone who made a submission...
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Community asked about changes to waste collection & draft WMMP
NewsStratford District Council (SDC) is asking residents for feedback about proposed changes to waste collection and the council’s draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP).
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Kid-friendly Transport Choices project unveiled...
NewsStratford District Council’s School Safety Improvement Project is looking to put kids in the driving seat, or rather the bike seat, with the unveiling of plans...
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Wai o Rua initiatives making a splash!
NewsWai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre has been busy coming up with great ways to keep you fit, happy, safe, and entertained with activities for all ages!
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Ka pai! Avon Primary School's community garden project takes root
NewsAvon Primary School students started stage one of their community garden project with the installation of a new composting system.
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New 3.30pm club for tamariki now on at the library!
NewsHave you heard about the library's brand new programme for tamariki aged 5 - 12?
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The Creative Communities Scheme is now open for applications!
NewsSupport is available for arts and cultural projects that strengthen and invigorate the local art scene, increase participation, and widen the range and diversity of arts available to the community.
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New Stratford Skate Park bowl construction rolls ahead!
NewsWe've started work on our Skate Park redevelopment with the installation of a new kidney-shaped skate bowl.
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Transport Choices project puts focus on safe and active school travel
NewsStratford District Council’s Transport Choices project is aiming to give kids and families safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly ways to travel to and from school...
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Creative projects in Stratford get 9k boost
NewsStratford’s Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) has awarded $9,184 to eight creative projects in their latest round of arts funding.
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Congratulations to our 2023 Citizen Award recipients
NewsWe're pleased to announce six Stratford district community members will be presented with a Citizens Award for 2023.
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Matariki public holiday hours
NewsMānawatia a Matariki — Happy Māori New Year! Friday 14 July is Matariki. Some of our facilities will be closed or have reduced hours, so please plan ahead.
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Free Learn to Swim lessons for central Taranaki school kids!
NewsThanks to the awesome support of Toi Foundation, tamariki enrolled at central Taranaki schools can now receive free swimming lessons for Term 3...
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What are those orange sticks at the intersections?
NewsYou might have noticed some orange sticks pop up across Stratford at our intersections...
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Plastic Free July starts with new single-use plastic ban
NewsIt’s Plastic Free July and all-around Aotearoa people will be reducing or eliminating their plastic waste. Whether or not you’re taking part, big changes have come into effect for us all...
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School zone speed changes approved
NewsOur Interim Speed Management Plan, which focuses on speed limits across our school zones, was endorsed by the Policy and Services Committee last week.
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Share your aspirations for Stratford District
NewsWe're planning for the next 10 years, looking at what needs and aspirations the Stratford District has and how we can work towards those.
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New landscaping features enhance Thomson Arboretum
NewsAfter the completion of recent landscaping work, the Thomson Arboretum now boasts a new sign, a central meeting space with custom seating, and new gardens.