Mayor Neil Holdom has made his recommendations to his councillors ahead of their decisions on the next 10 years. If New Plymouth's mayor gets his way, the district will get water meters, with work to install them starting this year. Following three-and-a-half days of hearing from submitters to its 10-year plan, New Plymouth district councillors will decide on Wednesday what will and won’t be included in NPDC's $3 billion budget. READ MORE:* The cost of getting a measure on Taranaki's water use* Water meters 'could still go either way' in New Plymouth - councillor* Water meters job advert a 'bad look' for New Plymouth District Council, admits mayorHe also wants council to commit to a hardship fund to reduce water charges for those who need it should the $18 million roll-out go ahead. In New Plymouth, the mayor proposes a three-year parking trial that would see paid parking extended until 7pm Monday - Saturday.

Source: Stuff May 16, 2021 18:56 UTC