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The Annual Plan process to set a budget and work programme for 2026-27 moved to the next phase this week, with another workshop.
Inspiring stories from local business owners made an impact on participants in the King’s Trust Aotearoa workshop for young entrepreneurs in Ashburton last week.
The upgraded drinking water treatment plant at Dromore will be commissioned this week, one of the final jobs in a $10 million package of work to add UV steps to council water supplies.
Council’s annual grants round opens on 1 March, along with a new online tool to help community groups and others looking for funds for their projects.
Ashburton District Council has finalised a submission to the Government on its rates cap proposal.
The Waitangi Day public holiday on Friday 6 February 2026 will see temporary changes to operating hours at some Council facilities and to some Council services.
