PRECINCT UPDATES

Outdoor dining boost for precincts

Outdoor dining boost for precincts

To encourage the growth of outdoor dining in Sydney, a change to the City’s Footways Usage Policy has been approved to take effect from 1st January 2013. The new table of fees will shortly be up on the city website, and means that footway usage fees will effectively be halved. The move should have a positive spin off for village areas, encouraging more street activity and helping to build a sense of community and strengthen local village economies.

NEW MARKET STRATEGY

Stakeholder Consultation on Markets Strategy

A new strategy for markets is being developed by the City to provide guiding principles to run new and existing markets across the LGA. The strategy will improve opportunities for locals particularly in accessing fresh food, cultural experiences and a place to connect, and help to create a stronger sense of community. Business chambers will be invited to participate in the consultation process in January/February 2013, with a view to the final strategy being presented to Council in April 2013.


Changes tto Grant Program

Changes to Grant Program

Council also approved changes to the Village Business Partnership Grant. Instead of applications being accepted on an ad hoc basis, there will now be two intakes per annum. This means applications will need to with the City by 20 March or 20 September commencing 2013.  It is also proposed that a maximum of $50,000 of grant funding be allocated to retain project staff whilst the program cap of $80,000 remains unchanged. The aim is to provide a more manageable and streamlined approach to the program. If you need any clarification on this change or require any assistance meeting this new time frame, we encourage you to speak with your Business Precinct Coordinator.


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Abercrombie Street Community Drop-in Session

You are invited to join a drop-in session to view the new concept plan for improvements at Abercrombie Street, Darlington and nearby streets, speak to City staff about the proposal and give us your feedback. You can get more information on Sydney Your Say.

When: 2.30 - 4.30pm, Saturday 8 December 2012

Where: Charles Kernan Reserve, Abercrombie Street, Darlington

Help shape Sydney’s cultural life!

We're developing a new Cultural Policy and we want to hear your opinions about the most valued aspects of Sydney’s cultural life, as well as what's needed for the future. Some great ideas have already been posted in our forum. Visit the Cultural Policy page to find out more. 

The team at Sydney Your Say would like to thank you for your participation this year – your ideas and contributions are helping to shape projects in the City of Sydney.  We hope you have a merry Festive Season and we look forward to working with you again in the New Year.

 

GOOD HOOD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Good Hood winners announced and many call South Sydney their home!

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Have you seen The Good Hood site recently? Over the last month it has been sprouting stacks of posts showing your great green ideas and initiatives. There’s the big and the small, the simple and the inventive – but let’s be honest, we’re just chuffed to see how much Good there is in our local neighbourhood!

But, without further ado, let’s see the top of the crop; those clever cookies who posted their own creative approach to each of our three categories.

Reuse & Recycle:

Winner: Joshua’s recycled light – Zetland

There was loads of upcycling shared through The Good Hood – so many success stories of people finding gems and updating them rather than buying new. Josh stepped it up and mixed this city landscape cut-out, found in his local apartment-block bin room, with a little bit of elbow grease to create a new light for his living room. We want one of our own!

Josh won a beautiful TV chair from clothfabric – it will go well with your light, Josh!

Honourable mentions go to:

Ed’s swap room – Redfern
Great one, Ed! Everyone’s got that pile of books sitting in the cupboard ready to chuck out. But what if Sue in 2B is looking for a good read? Save another purchase and create one of these swapping areas in your apartment block. You can leave books, working appliances, small furniture – the sky’s the limit. Just discuss with your strata or building group first.

Made & Grown:

Winner: Gavin’s solar-powered balcony garden

There was such a great group of gardens shared on The Good Hood – backyard, balcony, community, you name it. But we love Gavin’s ingenious use of solar to help his little balcony garden along when it’s out of the sun.

Gavin and 19 of his mates get to go and eat some amazing food at Tablefor20 next month. We hope he gets some inspiration for how to use the produce from his balcony garden once they’ve grown a little bigger.

Honourable mentions:

Green & Go

Winner: Gual’s bike-friendly workplace – Redfern

Local bike riders had a great representation on our map – but Gual’s entry caught our eye. His workplace dedicates an area for all the cyclists to store their bikes at the office. A little encouragement will go a long way to get more people using alternate transport, so well done Holler and Gual!

To help him out on distances that are a little too far for the trusty two-wheeler, Gual gets $1,000 worth of car share from GoGet.

Honourable mentions:

YashLord riding in style – Sydney
This guy looks like he’s having lots of fun getting around the city on two wheels. After his post we’re not sure what his vanity levels will do after being called out as an honourable mention, but we’re sure he’ll manage.

Thanks to our great partners at clothfabric, Tablefor20 and GoGet for their fabulous prizes.

Thanks to all who entered, the competition is now over, but you can still pin your Good to the Hood and see what others are up to. Thanks for being part of the neighbourhood.

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