Beachlands may soon have a new community hub, with plans now being explored to better serve the growing local population.
The proposed hub will provide access to library services, arts programs, and council customer services, creating a central community hub for locals to enjoy.
Franklin Local Board is looking for community feedback on the proposal, as part of Auckland Council’s Annual Plan consultation.
“We recognise the hub is a service and place local people have needed and wanted for some time,” says board chair Angela Fulljames.
“As signalled in our Local Board Plan 2020 and 2023, the board are enthusiastic to progress delivery of Beachlands Community Hub.
“With consultation on Auckland’s Annual Plan now open there is the opportunity for locals to provide feedback on our proposed plan.”
The Annual Plan 2025/2026 consultation runs until 28 March 2025. It asks our communities for feedback on investment and funding plans for 2025/2026, including how we fund funding major events and destination marketing, and priorities for the Franklin Local Board which includes the Beachlands Community Hub.
Once community consultation on Auckland’s Annual Plan has been completed, the final decision to invest in the Hub will be made by the board in June 2025.
It’s hoped the hub will become a space for youth-led initiatives and serve as a vibrant, welcoming space where residents can access essential council customer services, explore creative opportunities and connect with locals.
“As we move forward with the proposed Beachlands Community Hub, several projects are underway across the Franklin region. We encourage you to take the time to share your feedback and have your say.” Fulljames says.
What we propose for the Franklin Local Board area 2025/2026
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Deliver council community service hubs like libraries, arts and customer services in Beachlands and Clevedon
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Extend and improve services to isolated communities like Āwhitu, Ōrere, Glenbrook Beach, Paparimu and Kawakawa Bay
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Progress delivery of our sports and recreational plan, and provide additional grant funding for Karaka Sports Park and Te Puru Community Centre
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Deliver initiatives that improve the quality of the water in our streams, rivers and environment with programmes to get rid of pests
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Deliver the Franklin Urban Ngahere (Forest) Action Plan by planting more trees in public places
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Continue to deliver the targeted rate-funded Franklin Paths Programme.
Have your say by joining us at the Mobile Library Bus drop in session.
Beachlands mobile library bus
37 Wakelin Road, Beachlands
Saturday 22 March 2025, 9am to 12.30pm
Residents can also give feedback online at akhaveyoursay.nz/ourplan. Select ‘Franklin’ at Question 4 to give feedback on the Beachlands Community Hub proposal.
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