Measures of Success
Increased resilience capability in vulnerable communities, demonstrated by the number of community resilience plans completed, updated, or exercised each year.
Progress to date/actions taken
- Through its Annual Plan 2026/27 submission, the Board supported continued investment in community resilience initiatives, recognising the role of community organisations in preparedness and response.
- The Board has continued to advocate for support for community-led resilience planning, particularly in vulnerable communities.
Measures of Success
Improved delivery of safety initiatives, shown through the number of community groups funded annually and accountability reporting on impacts and participation.
Progress to date / actions taken
- The Board advocated through its Annual Plan 2026/27 submission for the integration of CPTED principles across relevant projects, particularly in parks, community facilities, and public spaces.
- The Board has reinforced CPTED as an important component of improving perceived and actual safety outcomes.
Measures of success
Stronger multi-agency collaboration on safety, measured by the number of joint initiatives delivered, formal partnerships established, and shared actions completed.
Progress to date / actions taken
- The Board strongly supported retention and inflation-adjustment of contestable community funding in its Annual Plan 2026/27 submission.
- The Board highlighted the value of partnerships with community organisations in delivering safety, resilience, and wellbeing outcomes.
- At its meeting on 11 December 2025, the Board allocated discretionary funding to support a range of community initiatives, including:
- Cultural events (e.g. Sarawasti Festival)
- Community events (e.g. Matariki in the Zone)
- Community facility improvements
- Community training and development
- Environmental initiatives (e.g. climate resilient garden)
- Board-led community programmes (garden awards and youth recreation)
- At its information session on 23 March 2026, the Board provided feedback on the Food Resilience Policy and Action Plan Review.
Measures of success
Submission to the Annual Plan and the Long Term Plan, advocating for the provision of community facilities and amenities in growth areas.
Progress to date / actions taken
- The Board actively encouraged community participation through the Annual Plan 2026/27 submission process and ongoing engagement activities. The Board emphasised the importance of community voice in shaping investment decisions, particularly in growth areas.
- The Board’s webpage informs the public on opportunities to be engaged and participate in the decision-making process on outcomes that may impact them locally.
- Through a May 2026 information session, the Board considered potential Board Projects for 2026/27 including the Youth Recreation Project, Community Pride Garden Awards, Summer with Your Neighbours, Community Liaison initiatives, and Youth Development Fund support.
Measures of success
Establishment of a Central City Safety Panel with staff, external agencies and Residents’ Associations meeting regularly.
Progress to date / actions taken
- To be updated.
Measures of success
Ongoing engagement with Police, measured by the number of meetings held and issues addressed collaboratively through agreed actions.
Progress to date / actions taken
- The Board has continued engagement with Police through liaison processes, raising community safety concerns and supporting coordinated responses.
- On 11 December 2025, the Board received a petition regarding unsocial and threatening behaviour in the St Albans business area, and requested staff advice, engagement with Police, and investigation of environmental design responses (e.g. street plantings), which resulted in a safety meeting on 23 February 2026 with Police, local business representative, and City Mission outreach workers and council staff.
