It is on the corner of Beresford and Union streets, in the former Post Office building.

Two formal Board meetings, open to the public, will be held there each month.

"The Community Board's delighted to find a home in New Brighton," says chairperson Don Rowlands. "Exciting plans for the revitalisation of New Brighton are in place and the Board's presence is a positive injection of faith in the future of the area."

A centrally located boardroom also makes the Board more accessible to Burwood/Pegasus residents and community groups.

There has already been a favourable public response to the new boardroom. Janet Begg, a regular attendee at Board meetings, says the shop window frontage on the boardroom, gives the general public a great view of democracy in action, right there in our precinct. The Community

Board vacated its boardroom at the Shirley Service Centre in August 2001 to provide additional space for the Councilfs area staff. Since then meetings have been held at the Ascot Community Centre and more recently at the Linwood Service Centre.

The Board regularly hears deputations from residents and residents' groups on matters of local interest or concern. It is able to make certain decisions within the authority delegated by the City Council or to make recommendations to Council standing committees or the full Council.

The boardroom will also be used for informal meetings of the Board and meetings of the New Brighton Taskforce. Discussions are being held with other potential users such as the New Brighton Residentsf Association, the New Brighton and Districts Historical Group and the New Brighton Pier and Foreshore Promotion Society.

• Meeting times and more information about the Community Board and the Council's Burwood/Pegasus advocacy team can be found on the Council website, at www.ccc.govt.nz/community/advocacy/ The main number for all six of the city's Community Boards is 941 8999.