You have selected Council news from 5 October 2008.

Grafton Bridge closes for strengthening
Grafton Bridge will close to vehicle traffic on 25 October until early 2010 to allow strengthening work to be carried out, the most work done on the bridge since it was built.

Council looks at plan
Councillors will meet this week to look at the city's budget for the next 10 years.

City's last HazMobile collection for 2008
Auckland city residents have their last chance this year to drop off hazardous household rubbish at the council-sponsored HazMobile.

Get ready now for a disaster
Are you be prepared to look after yourself and your family if a disaster strikes Auckland city today?

Community facilities
The Community Services Committee is currently considering the council's provision of community facilities, such as community centres and halls.

Chairperson announced
Councillor Aaron Bhatnagar has been appointed as chairperson of the City Development Committee and the Appeals Subcommittee effective immediately.

Payments to be phased out
Auckland City Council is planning to stop the annual charitable payments made by Metrowater to the council in three years.

New name for park needed
The upgraded park in Owairaka needs a name, and the council is asking the community for its feedback on four short-listed names: Owairaka, Ruarangi, Wairaka and Te Aroha.

Pilot makes parking safer
Auckland, Waitakere and Hutt city councils are taking part in a pilot programme aimed at making car-parking areas and buildings even safer to use.

Last chance to see the Ferns play live
This is it - your last chance to see the Silver Ferns play in Auckland this year.

Start designing the new library card
It's time to put your creativity to the test and design an original new library membership card for Auckland City Libraries.

Win tickets to The Phantom of the Opera
City Scene readers have the chance to win one of three double passes to the matinee show of The Phantom of the Opera on Wednesday, 15 October at 1.30pm at The Civic.