You have selected Council news from 27 September 2009.

Historic re-opening for Grafton Bridge: 4 October
Aucklanders will get an opportunity to celebrate an Auckland icon as Grafton Bridge officially reopens with a special civic ceremony on Sunday, 4 October (11am-4pm).

Council commends members in awards
Community groups, individuals and not-for-profit organisations who are helping to make our community a safer place, were praised this month by Auckland City Council.

Have your say on extending Pay and Display
Aucklanders have until Friday, 16 October to have their say on the council's proposal to extend on-street Pay and Display operating hours to 10pm in the CBD.

Tree trimming guidelines set
Auckland City Council has defined the limit to which residents on the isthmus can trim non-scheduled trees on private land.

Brilliant for Business
Just a 10 minute train ride from Britomart, the bustling local town centre of Glen Innes is providing something special for Auckland's dedicated foodies.

Sailing series returns to city
Auckland will welcome the Louis Vuitton World Series to the Waitemata Harbour early next year.

Gallery construction marks one year
This month marked one year since the beginning of the $113 million Auckland Art Gallery heritage upgrade and expansion project.

Footpath upgrades
Auckland city residents can expect to see better quality pavements this year as the council rolls out its 2009/2010 footpath upgrade programme.

Celebrating International Day of the Older Person
It's International Day of the Older Person this Thursday, 1 October, and across the city will be celebrations and events marking the occasion.

News in brief: Orakei meeting
The Orakei Point (Orakei peninsula development) master plan and traffic peer review report will be presented to a public meeting hosted by Hobson Community Board, 6.30pm, 5 October at Jubilee Hall, Parnell Community Centre, 545 Parnell Road.

News in brief: Aotea access
Almost a year after construction began to redevelop Aotea Square, the project is now reaching a major construction milestone.

News in brief: New bus lanes
To make bus journeys quicker in peak time traffic, bus lanes along Mt Eden Road will be extended, with work starting next month.

Win with City Scene
City Scene is offering its readers an exclusive opportunity to party like a music star, including a night at the city's most palatial five-star hotels and a chance to enjoy all the action surrounding the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.