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Council adopted the Annual Plan 2020/21, reflecting its ongoing commitment to the 2018-2028 Long-term Plan. The long-term plan aimed to turn the district's 2030 vision into action by investing in projects to benefit the community both now and in the future.

COVID-19 affected the entire district, prompting changes to the Annual Plan to cushion the impact and support economic recovery. Council developed a recovery strategy and sought public feedback to ensure decisions reflected the community’s needs.

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Finance and debt 2020/21

Within the Annual Plan, and to help cushion the blow, we proposed adjustments to Councils financial strategy. As well adjustments to rates, there will be some increase in Council debt and spending.

Debt is being used to support economic recovery projects via the partnership fund, and fund shortfalls in operational revenue.

Council has also made adjustments to its operations to reduce costs by:

  • No increases in the levels of staffing, only filling required positions if they become vacant
  • No pay rises for staff
  • Budget line cuts in a number of operational areas
  • No inflationary adjustments to budgeted expenditure.

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