Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
Franklin Local Board community grant funds will no longer be available. The board will support community initiatives through strategic community partnerships.
The priorities include, but are not limited to, events and organisations that deliver to or provide support for:
- young people and youth spaces
- free and low-cost local arts, activations, and events
- the disabled community
- the aged community
- local economic development
- attracting business to Franklin
- coastal rescue services
- promoting Franklin as a visitor destination.
Read the Franklin Local Board Plan 2023 to learn more about its priorities.