Feedback for plan wanted

Franklin residents are being asked for their feedback on the draft Franklin Local Board plan.

The plan outlines the projects and outcomes the local board want to focus on over the next three years.

There are five outcomes the plan focuses on - a well-cared for environment, a thriving local economy, an improved transport system, making sure growth is dealt with effectively and communities feeling ownership and connection to their area.

Local board chair Angela Fulljames said the draft plan reflected what the community had already said was important and builds on its work of the past two terms.

‘‘We’ve made some real progress so there is definitely a sense of wanting to continue with and finishing off what we have started.

‘‘That’s why we aren’t proposing any major change in direction. Now we want the community to tell us if we are on the right track.’’

One issue the local board wants community feedback on is whether it should investigate a local targeted rate as a way to fund projects not currently planned or budgeted for.

A local targeted rate would involve ratepayers having an additional charge included on their rates bill with this money used to fund a specific project in their area.

Examples could include seal extension on existing roads or to go towards a new community facility.

‘‘At this stage we just asking our community if they want us to consider it and do more investigation,’’ Fulljames said.

‘‘If they do, there is still a lot more work before we can say what it might cost ratepayers. Further consultation would be then required.’’

Submissions on the draft Franklin Local Board Plan closes on June 30.

Go to shapeauckland.co.nz to read the full plan and to make a submission or attend one of the following pop-up events:

Today – Pukekohe Library, 10.30am-noon.

Saturday, May 27 – Franklin Market, Pukekohe, 10am-noon.

Thursday, June 1 – Waiuku (outside New World), 10am-noon.

Saturday, June 10 – Waiuku Library, 10.30am-noon

Friday 16 June – Waiuku Community Clinic, Waiuku Community Hall, 2pm-4pm.