Considine Park
The Considine Park Users Group is developing a new plan for Considine Park. We thank the community members who stepped forward to join the group and represent local voices. We also consulted with Martinborough School, Martinborough Kindergarten and local early childcare centres, receiving a range of exciting and thoughtful suggestions. The need for a toilet block at the park was raised by many people, and Council has budgeted for one in the 2028 Long Term Plan. This will be a welcome addition, as the lack of facilities currently limits how the park can be and is used.
We’re seeking landscape architectural advice and will then illustrate the proposed concepts for the community to review before the plan is formally signed off. Implementing the plan will require a joint effort between Council and the community.
A Heated Swimming Pool?
One item of particular interest for families with young children is the suggestion to explore heating the swimming pool. Warmer water would allow earlier morning and evening use, increase participation in school swimming lessons, and potentially support the return of an earlymorning swimming club. We’re keen to hear community feedback on this idea.
Wellbeing and Emergency Preparedness surveys
Thank you to everyone that completed our surveys. We are currently collating the final results and will publish a summary in the next edition of the STAR. The results will form the basis of our triennium plan and submissions to the Council for the Long Term Plan.
Development Fund
The next funding round for the Martinborough Community Board opened on 10 August 2026 and closes on 20 September 2026, with $10,000 available. A further $10,000 round will follow in February 2027. Funding is open to individuals, community groups, charities and schools delivering collaborative initiatives that support the local community, its residents, or events within the board’s remit. Please familiarise yourself with the Community Grants and Funding Framework and Policy found on SWDC website before starting your application.
Decisions on funding will be made at the board’s meeting on 12 October 2026, and applicants will be invited to attend and speak to their applications.
Application forms for funding are available at grants@swdc.govt.nz or by phoning 06 306 9611. Completed application forms can be sent to grants@swdc.govt.nz
Drop in Sessions to talk with the Community Board
On the first Saturday of each month, come and talk to members of the Community Board on any queries or issues you want addressed. At the Town Hall from 10.00 to 12.00, or drop us an email – martinboroughcommunityboard@swdc.govt.nz
