This plan describes the goals and actions the Council will pursue in the development and production of community events in Christchurch.
The Community Events Implementation Plan: 2019 - 2023 [PDF, 1.7 MB] accompanies the Events Policy Framework. The Events Policy Framework’s vision was to create a more vibrant city through memorable events. To achieve this, the Framework sets a number of high level goals for events in the district, including:
In order to achieve those goals, a review of current Council practise was undertaken to identify which areas would require further focus. The following areas were identified:
Three goals have been developed for this implementation plan which will help achieve the high level goals of the Events Policy Framework and move us towards its vision of creating a more vibrant city through memorable events.
Actions have been developed under each goal, with key tasks and timing noted. The Community Events Implementation Plan outlines a five-year programme of work, with a three-year review in line with the Events Policy Framework.
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