Council budget also supports more marketing money for PWT to attract Aussie tourists, and feasibility money for new Marine Education Centre

Council budget amendments support Wellington Community Net - which hosts 650 community organisations websites

Council budget amendments include support for popular inner city youth centre Zeal's move to new larger (cheaper) premises

Council budget last night supports my proposal to prepare for extra artificial sportsfields in 2010/11. Vital for football and rugby.

I'm delighted to get money into 10 year budget for strategic cycle/walkways from north through Tawa-Middleton Rd, and Great Harbour Way

City Council 10 yr budget approved last night. Now a chance to catch up!

Landowners private plan change proposes changing open space to residential zoning on bush covered Hutt Escarpment. See www.homebush.co.nz

On Thurs 16 Council proposes to rename Miramar's Centennial Park as David Farrington Park after long serving Miramar/Wgtn football stalwart

On Thurs 16 Council to consider extending option for proposed Massey - Victoria University School of Music on Ilott Green for 2 more years

Sir John Anderson's report on indoor stadium location out tomorrow. Awaited with anticpation !

WCC likely today to confirm bringing Waterfront development 'in house' from July 2010, and to spread development over longer (10 yr) period

Impt pre consultation on proposed changes to District Plan affects all residential areas & suburban centres. See www.wellington.govt.nz

Indoor Sports Stadium review. Concourse team had 2nd interview with Sir John Anderson & team of consultants yesterday. Lots of detailed q's

Lots of emails about proposed bus lane through Manners Mall. Biggest concerns about loss of pedestrian area. WCC to discuss prob. in May

WCC debates 10 yr budget (LTCCP) on Thur 26th. Cuts to lots of services/deferred capex programmes but inc $60m indoor sports stadium

sending first twitter tweet. Look out for more info on what's on at Wgtn City Council