Specific policy includes:
- Bringing a greater focus on to the development of an integrated high quality town centre at Stoddard Rd, including development of a Precinct Plan.
- The development of retail strategy for local and town centres to support the development of a clear retail identity for each area, and a strategic approach to growth.
- Working with the Mt Roskill Business & Community Groups Association on initiatives to encourage local people to ‘buy local’.
- A strong focus on improvements to Roskill Main Street, including establishment of a trial dollar for dollar subsidy scheme to improve the appearance of shops.
- Development of a local economic development plan that builds on Roskill’s strengths and focusses on local high-wage jobs.
- Support for the Living Wage, which will put more money into the pockets of local people to spend in our community.
- Fostering local young people into training and apprenticeships, and advocating for a tertiary education provider to provide services in Roskill
A full index of our policy can be found here, updated regularly as we release policy throughout the election campaign.
