With a contractor appointed to deliver Linwood’s much anticipated $22 million pool, design has moved into the next stage and the community can expect to see action onsite in July.

The Shirley Library and Service Centre will close this month for a six-week upgrade before reopening as an integrated community hub providing extra services.

Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board member Alexandra Davids has become the youngest person to head the national body advocating for community boards.

Christchurch City Council is meeting on Thursday 12 March. The main items on the agenda for the public part of the meeting are:

Over the past few days I have met with many bereaved families and others personally affected by the impact of the 22 February 2011 earthquake to offer a formal apology on behalf of the Christchurch City Council.

A successful initiative to reduce costs and paper use by switching to electronic meetings agendas is being extended to Christchurch’s libraries and service centres.

A selfie-friendly mural with an “interactive” kea aims to draw people to the new-look Bishopdale Village Green.

People have only one week left to share their views on what rules should be included in the Christchurch District Plan to manage the effects of home-share accommodation.