The Selwyn District Council has confirmed it will consider options for a lower rates increase, or a rates freeze, for the next financial year. The council has signed off its Annual Plan consultation document, which will be released for public consultation later this month. The consultation document originally proposed an average 3.5 percent rates increase, in line with the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan. Mayor Sam Broughton said the council now wants to hear the community’s views on what level of rates increase is acceptable. The consultation document and online submission process will be available online from April 22.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 16, 2020 02:26 UTC