It was formed in 2010 by former Waitakere city councillor Greg Presland and with the intention of "keeping community assets like libraries, pools and water in community control" and ensuring "safer streets, local jobs, better public transport and to see the Eco-City values spread across the region".
Greg Presland was elected the chair of the local board.
In 2018, board member Denise Yates, also a former Waitakere City councillor, died at the age of 77.
[2] A by-election was scheduled and Future West selected Tiaria Fletcher to stand.
The vacancy was filled by Ken Turner of the more conservative WestWards ticket.