Thanks to everyone who submitted feedback on this project

We received a total of 1245 submissions about the future of Lichfield Carpark.

What you told us

A total of 1,122 submitters indicated a preference, while 123 did not. Of those who stated a preference, 925 submitters (74%) preferred that the Council retain the carpark and change the operating model, while 197 submitters (16%) preferred that the Council sell the carpark and reallocate the funds elsewhere.

You can read more about what we heard in the meeting agenda below, which includes the staff report. To read all the feedback we received, look at the submission table below.

Meeting details and decision making process

A Hearings Panel has been formed to read the staff report, consider all feedback and hear from those who wish to speak to them about their submission. The Hearings Panel will then make recommendations to the full Council.

Date: 20 February 2026

Time: from 9.30am

Venue: Camellia Chamber, Level 2, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

You’re welcome to attend the Hearing in person. It will also be recorded. If you asked to speak you should already have a time booked. If you asked to speak but have not received a speaking time, please contact Hearings@ccc.govt.nz as soon as possible.

You can read the meeting agenda, including the staff report and any additional information by following the link above.

The Hearings Panel recommendation to Council is recorded in the meeting minutes, available on this webpage three working days after the last day of Hearings.