Swimmers from the Wharenui Swimming Club were among those who turned up to a meeting this afternoon to voice concerns over many aspects of the Christchurch City Council’s draft Long Term Plan.
If the plan is put in place, Wharenui Pool will be closed, the bus lounges in Riccarton Road will close, and the mobile library service will be cut. Among other changes, rates citywide will increase 4% a year over the next 10 years, library services will be reduced, and funding that supports community organisations will be cut.
Submissions on the plan close on Thursday, 18th March, and because of the tight time-frame, in an unprecedented move, residents group from around the city rallied today to express their joint concerns.