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Noise rules, infrastructure planning, heritage timelines, and council pay spark key discussions at County Council.

The County Audit Committee examines audit plans, rising costs, and financial risks shaping future budget decisions.

The County’s Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee reviewed the Cultural Heritage Master Plan, considered heritage permits for Crystal Palace and Macaulay Church, and discussed new procedures for heritage projects.

Board moves forward with federal funding exploration while maintaining procurement rules and continuing housing project planning.

Board moves to explore federal funding opportunity while maintaining procurement safeguards and continuing project review work.

The Council’s March 25 meeting focused on decisions, including an arbitration payment, industrial land sales approvals, procurement bylaw changes, and adjustments to the Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee.

The County Council approves Picton Terminals settlement in a close vote, adjusts meeting schedules, and confirms winter maintenance services after detailed debate.

Council focuses on Wellington infrastructure decisions, balancing growth demands, financial risks, and the need to secure time-sensitive federal funding.

Audit discussions highlight cost pressures, accountability challenges, and growing concern over Wellington infrastructure, with next steps moving key decisions to full council.

Staff outline how projects are planned and delivered, while committee members push for clearer accountability, transparency on project outcomes, and scrutiny of rising infrastructure costs in Wellington.