Proposed new tariffs, credit control measures and budget proposals on capital projects are expected to dominate discussions at the metro\u2019s draft Integrated Development and Planning (IDP) and budget public consultative meetings.<\/p>\n
The metro has started holding public IDP and budget consultative meetings and will continue to do so until April 11.<\/p>
Residents and stakeholders will have an opportunity to comment on the developmental programme of the metro as contained in the IDP for the next five years and the budget for the next three years.<\/p>\n
The consultative meetings will be held in the 20 customer care areas starting at 6pm on scheduled days to discuss the draft IDP and budget with communities.<\/p>
Integrated development planning is a process through which municipalities prepare a strategic development plan which extends over a five-year period.<\/p>\n
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