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First new amalgamated Public Places Policy to go out for consultation

Christchurch City Council Media Release, 05 Mar 2010.
The Christchurch City Council has approved for public consultation the first of a series of new policies for the management of its public places.Following the adoption of the Public Places Bylaw 2008, the Council identified the need to review all related operational policies, including policies and procedures from former Banks Peninsula District Council areas now administered by the Council. The new policies will be integral to the effective enforcement and management of the Bylaw.

High demand for Clean Heat as Christchurch’s new air rules approach

Environment Canterbury Media Release, 26 Feb 2010.
The demand for Clean Heat financial assistance ahead of new air rules commencing on April 1 means waiting lists for assessments are growing. Christchurch residents who are not already prepared are advised to consider what alternatives they will use to stay warm this winter. The ban on the use of open fires and solid fuel burners 15 years or older will be in effect from April until September.

LYFE ’10

Lyfe, 12 Mar 2010.
Linwood Block Party
Linwood Park, Saturday 20 March, 1 pm – 6 pm

Young Cantabrians Benefit From Trust Funding

Big Brothers Big Sisters press release , 23 Feb 2010.
A $15,000 grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters will have impacts on many young lives.The Southern Trust's decision to back Big Brothers Big Sisters of Christchurch, will help more young Cantabrians gain a positive adult role model in their lives."We had a 100 volunteers doing weekly mentoring of kids across Canterbury in 2009," says BBBS Manager, Matthew Button. "This generous grant will help us to extend this programme to more kids."

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