Noticeboard 15 OCTOBER 2014 BIODIVERSITY GRANT APPLICATIONS Funding applications are now being invited from groups and organisations for financial assistance from the Ashburton District Council’s Biodiversity Grants scheme. Council provides biodiversity grants to protect and/or enhance indigenous biodiversity in the Ashburton District. The maximum individual grant available is $5,000 and can be no more than 50% of the total project cost. The applicants share of the project’s cost can be in kind, or financial. Application forms and full criteria are available from the Council website and from the Council offices. For further enquiries please contact the Council on 307 7700 or email [email protected]. Applications close 5.00pm Tuesday 11 November 2014. PUBLIC NOTICE COUNCIL SITE AT A&P SHOW Tomorrow, 16 October 2014, Ashburton District Council will publicly notify a resource consent relating to an application to erect a 4200m2 Countdown Supermarket at the corner of East Street and South Street (SH1) in Ashburton. Employment opportunities, biodiversity funding, a rubbish and recycling challenge, a hydroslide survey, civil defence and rural fire are among the interactive displays at Council’s site at the Ashburton A&P Show on Friday October 31 and Saturday November 1. Please see the notice in this paper or the Ashburton Courier. Copies of the notice and application documents will be available on the Council website, at the Council offices, the Ashburton Library, Rakaia Mobil and Methven i-SITE. Tomorrow, 16 October 2014, Ashburton District Council will publicly notify an application for an alteration to the existing designation at the intersection of East Street and South Street (SH1) in Ashburton. There’ll be lots to learn and do at the site including a competition to be one of the first swimmers to make a big splash in the EA Networks Centre, and the chance to win one of 10 family swim passes. A SHBURTON DOMAIN If you’re looking for a great picnic spot this spring, the Ashburton Domain is the place to be. Copies of the notice and application documents will be available on the Council website, at the Council offices, the Ashburton Library, Rakaia Mobil and Methven i-SITE. Located within walking distance of the Ashburton town centre, the Domain is a great family spot with gardens, playgrounds and playing fields for recreational activities. Council provides a 24-hour call centre service 307 7700. You can also request service through our website. Click the green “Request It” tab on our front page. Head down to the Ashburton Domain with your family for a great time this spring. ADOPT A DOG Finance & Business Support Committee Meeting Thursday 16 October 2014, 1.30pm Council Meeting Thursday 30 October 2014, 1.30pm • Elderly Persons Housing Unit Interior Redecoration • C629 Footpath Resurfacing with Kerb and Channel Replacement • C631 Sealed Road Rehabilitation, Rural and Urban, Ashburton District Grants Urgent requests for service are given a priority response. Ashburton District Council re-homes suitable dogs that have been abandoned or surrendered, helping them find new homes with caring and responsible dog owners. Non-essential requests are normally responded to on the next working day. We are working to keep our district humming. There are sometimes dogs at the Pound who need a good home. If you would like to adopt a dog, contact Council on (03) 307 7700. WEBSITE BUILDING CONSENTS ONLINE Find out what’s happening at your local council on the Ashburton District Council website. It’s easy to use and has all the information you need about the services that the Council offers you. Getting a building consent is now an easier process for Ashburton District builders and homeowners. Visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz Meetings Tenders Please see the notice in this paper or the Ashburton Courier. KEEPING THINGS HUMMING Up & Coming Building consent applications can now be made online through the Council website. Applications are open for the following schemes: • Biodiversity Grants Current Road Works Learn more about road works underway or due to commence in the Ashburton District on Council’s website. For more information, visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz For more information visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz HOURS OF SERVICE ASHBURTON RESOURCE RECOVERY PARK Range Street COUNCIL OFFICE 5 Baring Square West ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 180 Havelock Street Monday - Wednesday 8.30am - 5.00pm Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday 9.00am - 8.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm Sunday 1.00 pm - 4.00pm www.ashburtondc.govt.nz Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740 E [email protected] P (03) 307 7700