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An upgrade of Balclutha's hospital is due to begin in the next few weeks pending final approval from the Clutha District Council.

A public meeting will be held tomorrow to try to get Milton residents involved in a community process aimed at better managing the area's flood risk.

A public meeting will be held in Owaka next month to try to identify future ideas and opportunities for the community.

The Clutha District Council is calling for the community to help with the installation of a new cellphone tower in the Catlins.

Retailers in Balclutha are frustrated the Clutha District Council has launched another round of consultation about shifting State Highway 1 from the main street after the last public consultation two years ago showed 63% wanted to keep the status quo.

Faster internet is critical to Clutha businesses, a digital survey by the Clutha District Council shows.

Continued construction delays at the Milton swimming pool have left residents a little hot under the collar - both figuratively and literally.

Four people are standing in a by-election for the position of Bruce ward councillor for the Clutha District Council.

Ratepayers in Christchurch struggling to cope in a earthquake-ravaged city have vented their anger over a pay rise of almost $70,000 a year for the city council chief executive.

Tokoiti residents say they are shocked and disappointed with the Clutha District Council's decision to split the cost of new sewerage systems in Benhar and Tokoiti, having 50% funded by the townships and the remainder shared across the district.