Survey reminder: Marlborough 2055 - Marlborough District Council

Early public engagement for Council’s next Long Term Plan 2027-2037 has been underway since mid-June with public meetings and an online community priorities survey, which closes on 31 July.

While formal consultation will take place in March 2027, Council wants your feedback now to inform the plan.

Mayor Nadine Taylor said it was important that anyone who has an interest in Marlborough’s future has an opportunity to have their say.

“Councils need to plan for the long term so it’s important that people give us their feedback on where they think we should prioritise our activities, considering all the challenges and opportunities we face.”

“So far we’ve had 165 people fill out the survey, which is a good result, but we’d like more by the closing date of next Friday 31 July.”

The survey includes a refreshed vision and mission statement, and proposed values for Marlborough District Council for the coming decade.

How to have your say

You can complete an anonymous online survey, which is open now.

Go to Council’s Consultation Hub.

Supporting documents are also available on the Consultation Hub:

• Marlborough 2055 – A Strategic Scan (summary and full document)
• The Council’s proposed Draft Vision, Mission and Values statement

People are also invited to attend a public drop-in meeting at the following places and times:

Mayor Taylor said Marlborough’s future resilience will depend on its ability to proactively adapt to change, make trade-offs and balance environmental stewardship with economic opportunity.

“I encourage people to read the Marlborough 2055 – A Strategic Scan document, which outlines the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead of us.

“We’re especially interested in hearing from younger people about how they want the future Marlborough to develop. After all, they will inherit the future and lead how Marlborough develops over the long term.”