Strategies and Plans

Planning and preparation are a key part of Council's role in the community.

Council Bylaws

Click here to read all of Council's Bylaws.

Policies, Plans and Reports

Annual Plans & Reports

• The Nelson Long-term Council Community Plan 2006-2016 (LTCCP)
• Annual Plan 2008/09
• Annual Plan 2007/08
• Annual Report 07-08
• Annual Report 06-07
• Annual Report 05/06
• Annual Plan 05/06 (PDF@ 600KB)
• Annual Report 04/05 (PDF@ 2MB)
• Annual Report 03/04 (PDF@2MB)
• Annual Report 02/03 (PDF@2MB)
• Residents' Surveys

Planning and Environment

For a complete list of public documents about our environment available online, click here.

• Resource Management Plan
• Development Contributions Policy
• Regional Policy Statement
• Earthquake-prone Building Policy
• Whakatu Nelson Heritage Strategy
• Regional Pest Strategy
• NUGS: Nelson Urban Growth Strategy

Social Wellbeing

• Nelson Quality of Life 2007
• Community Outcomes - Bright Futures
• Community Wellbeing Policy
• Community Assistance Policy
• Positive Ageing Policy (PDF @ 60KB)
• Gambling Policy 2004
• Regional Alcohol Strategy
• Physical Activity Strategy
• Community Housing
• Community Assistance Funding

Transport

• Regional Land Transport Strategy
• Cycling Strategy
• Road Sign Policy (PDF @ 65K)
• Pedestrian Strategy (PDF @ 385KB)

Economy

• Regional Development Strategy
• The Nelson Tasman Regional Arts Strategy