The City of Johannesburg is calling upon residents to take charge in shaping the 2018/19 Budget, Tariffs and IDP Review; through their participation in the upcoming consultation meetings in their areas.
The City recently tabled its draft Budget and the Integrated Development Plan in Council (IDP). This means, the City through the Legislature would be seeking the inputs and comments from residents, business communities, non-governmental organisations and various stakeholders.
The Speaker of the Council, Councillor Vasco da Gama says it is very important for the residents to attend the IDP consultation meetings in their regions in big numbers. This is in order to ensure that their voices are heard, that they ensure the final budget reflects their needs and that they hold the executive to account.
“The IDP process is one of the most powerful tools which residents could use to influence the direction they want their municipality to take, and to influence which services they think must be prioritized and budgeted for by the City. It also enables them to hold the executive accountable,” says Speaker Da Gama.
The IDP is known as the social contract between the people and the City. It is an approach to planning that involves the entire municipality and its citizens in finding the best solutions to achieve good long-term development.
“The IDP platform allows the residents to engage the City on what they want to see in the plans and the budget of the City. Ultimately, the City’s budget and plans must truly reflect the wishes of the residents,” says Speaker Da Gama
Speaker Da Gama says, it vital that residents also make inputs on the draft tariffs which would affect the rates for services such as electricity, water and property rates after the final budget, tariffs and IDP have been approved.
Below is the schedule of the IDP meetings which will take place across the City’s regions:
| Date | Region | Venue | Time |
| Thurs 5 April | E | Marlboro Community Centre, 52 Zinnia Drive, Marlboro Gardens | 18:00 |
| Sat 7 April | A | Rabie Ridge Community Hall, 3 Korhaan Street, Cnr Kraai Street, Rabie Ridge (behind the Police Station) | 10:00 |
| Wed 11 April | F | Johannesburg City Hall, Helen Joseph & City Hall Street | 18:00 |
| Sat 14 April | B | Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre, Cnr Rex and Plantation Road Montclaire | 10:00 |
| Wed 18 April | D 1 | Dlamini Community Hall, 1802 Koma Road Dlamini Soweto | 18:00 |
| Tues 24 April | G | Lenasia Civic Centre, 1 Rose and Elland Avenue, Lenasia | 18:00 |
| Sat 5 May | D 2 | Orlando Communal Hall, 132 Adam Street Cnr Mooki Road, Orlando East | 10:00 |
| Tues 8 May | C | Roodepoort City Hall, Berlandina Street, Roodepoort CBD | 18:00
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Cllr Vasco da Gama
Speaker of the Council
City of Joburg
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