Writing council documents

The service is for council staff with a document to complete.

When we work together you will:

– have confidence that your document will be completed on time;

– have the time and space you need to think strategically about the issues to be addressed in your document and to identify genuinely useful solutions to them; and

– produce an easy-to-read document to support informed decision-making.

How it works

1. We discuss your upcoming project.

2. If we decide to proceed to the next step, I will ask you to provide me with background documents and any links to relevant examples from other councils.

3. I will send you a customised proposal, suggesting a step-by-step process for us to work together. (This is likely to include a mix of discussions and draft documents to review, to ensure you get exactly what you need.)

Let's get your document sorted!

Positive feedback

“I want to acknowledge your superb analytical skills, ability to h one in on the issues and easy report writing style. A pleasure to read. The recommendations are spot on.”

“We are super grateful for your input into our District Plan discussion documents. They are coming together really well!.”

“Thanks for your huge contribution to the local government sector through your direct policy work, training and raising the quality of policy analysis, writing and local government.”

“You are an absolute star and we really appreciate the order and efficiency you bring to our deliberations reports Debra .”

“Now that we’ve got all the work together in one place, we can see it is looking really good!”

“Specifically you bring to your team (and to Council) a remarkably positive can-do attitutde that is backed up by clear strategic thinking and attention to detail.”