Community engagement in the Papanui Ward in Christchurch, New Zealand
From this Wednesday 21 October there’ll be weekly community activities running in the Neighbourhood Links building beside the Redwood Library on Main North Road. This week: basic phone & computer tech help. Next week: basic sewing repairs. See the Freedom Trust’s post for more information.
On 9 October the submissions committee of the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board met to formulate submissions on three Council consultations: bus stop changes at The Palms; the Colombo St cycle route connection, and the proposed District Plan changes relating to short-term accommodation. Follow this link to read the Board’s submissions:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2020/10/PCBSC_20201009_MAT_5270_WEB.htm
Minute Item Attachments of Papanui-Innes Community Board Submissions Committee – 9 October 2020
There’s further coverage in this week’s Nor’West News of the Bottle-O proposed for Main North Road in Papanui. The full digital edition of the paper can be found at:
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Erica Lodge update: Commissioner Ken Lawn has just opened the hearing panel considering the Resource Consent application for Erica Lodge – the proposed boarding house at the former Wendover Rest Home. Also on the panel are Community Board members Alexandra Davids and Lee Sampson. Two days have been allowed for the hearing, being held at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre.
The weather’s looking good for ‘Colour our Community’ this Friday 16 October from 3:30pm at Paddington Reserve – coloured powder, sausage sizzle, and a bouncy castle loaned by Mitre 10 MEGA Papanui. See the Neighbourhood Links post for more information.
The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board will meet this Friday at 9:15am in the Papanui boardroom. The agenda includes: the design of Cranford Street between Innes Rd & Berwick St (including options for a clearway, HOV lane or bus only lane); an application to the Board’s Positive Youth Development Fund; 27 applications for ‘Summer with your Neighbours’ funding; and an area report covering initiatives and issues current within the Board area. The meeting is open for the public to attend. Click through for the full agenda:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/…/PICB_20201016_AGN_45…
Agenda of Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board – 16 October 2020
This Friday 16 October from 5:30pm there’s a Cycle Skills for Adults session at Northcote School. This is a free opportunity for adults who want to improve their skills. See the Facebook event for more information, and click through to the Biketober Christchurch page for more cycling events around Christchurch.
Pet Central Ltd and the Central Bark Cafe & Bakery are now open in the former Briscoes building on Langdons Rd opposite Northlands.
Update: now resolved
There’s been a crash eastbound on QEII Drive just past Main North Road. Take care and expect delays if you are in the area. Follow Transport for Christchurch for updates.
Yesterday Emma Norrish and Simon Britten presented the Waipapa/ Papanui Innes Community Board‘s regular report to the full Council, discussing the recommended speed limit reduction on Marshland Road, progress on the St Albans Community Centre, and more.
08.10.20 – Item 7 – Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board Report to Council
