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Author: Simon Britten

Strengthening Communities Fund open for applications

The Christchurch City Council Strengthening Communities Fund supports community-focused organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Christchurch city area. The fund is open for applications through to Tuesday 9 April 2019. Organisations may apply at a metropolitan or Community Board level. Click through for more information, including an online application form and details of community information sessions (Papanui's is on 13 March).
https://ccc.govt.nz/…/commu…/strengthening-communities-fund/



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Limewatch: A vote of confidence by Christchurch City Council

This past week the Christchurch City Council decided to extend Lime’s trading permit for 12 months, and increase the cap on their fleet to 1,000 e-scooters. Click through for a summary of the Councillors’ discussion and decisions:
https://simonbritten.com/2019/02/28/limewatch-a-vote-of-confidence-by-christchurch-city-council/

Limewatch: A vote of confidence by Christchurch City Council

“At their 28 February meeting, Christchurch City Councillors voted in favour of staff recommendations to: issue a 12 month permit for Lime Technology (Lime’s initial trial permit was due to expire o…”

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Consultation on Christchurch’s Draft Annual Plan opens

The Christchurch City Council draft Annual Plan for 2019-20 is open for public consultation from today until 1 April. The plan contains few significant changes from the Long Term Plan's forecast for the year, says Mayor Lianne Dalziel. Click through for more information, including a link to the full draft plan, a consultation document, and an online feedback from. Hard copies of the consultation document can also be found at Christchurch City Council Service Centres and libraries.
https://www.ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/newsline/show/3407

Consultation on Christchurch’s Draft Annual Plan opens

Consultation on the Christchurch Draft Annual Plan 2019-20 opens today.

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Sign Equity: Bridging the gap

Think Papanui is sharing this information on behalf of Papanui-based Sign Equity:

“Hi! Please take a look at this short video of our social enterprise, here in Christchurch. We would love to spread the word about what we do in support of the New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) users in our community. Please Like and Share in support of our initiative. – Thanks ?
We are based in Condell Avenue and visit people around Christchurch.”

For more information see https://www.signequity.services or https://www.facebook.com/SignEquity

Christchurch gives green light to Lime scooters

Limewatch update: Council has this morning approved staff recommendations to issue a 12 month permit, charge a rental fee, and increase the cap on Lime e-scooters from 700 to 1,000. Councillors appear satisfied that the ‘brake lock’ safety issue has been addressed by Lime.

“Lime scooters will stay on Christchurch streets! ???
Find out more about today’s decision to grant a 12-month permit for the e-scooter company to trade in Christchurch here at Newsline.”

Christchurch gives green light to Lime scooters

“Lime Technology can charge ahead with its plans to expand its Christchurch fleet of electric scooters.”

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