From Monday 10 June 2024 to Wednesday 10 July 2024 council consulted on three related proposals which affect our city and we asked for your feedback on the proposals before making a final decision.

The proposal included a Commercial Occupation Policy (footpath and car park dining, street stalls and markets), proposed Licence fees schedule and proposed amendments to the Urban Environments Bylaw.

Combining the engagement process for the proposals allowed us to:

  • Ensure these documents are consistent
  • Reduce the number of times we need to ask you to provide feedback on proposals which all relate to use of public places
  • Run an efficient consultation and decision-making process.

65 Submissions were received in repose to the proposal and can be read below:

Seven Submitters addressed the Panel of three Elected Members Aaron Stallard (Chair), Campbell Rollo, and Mathew Benge at a hearing on 24 July 2024.

The Panel deliberated on Thursday 15 August 2024.

The Policy and Bylaw will be recommended to Council for adoption at a Council meeting on Thursday, 5 September.

  • Commercial Occupation Policy

    Provides a framework for commercial occupation of public footpaths, car parks, parking squares and other public places for outdoor dining, street stalls and markets.

    Read more about the proposed amendments 

  • Proposed amendments Urban Environments Bylaw

    The Bylaw covers many things that help us coexist harmoniously in our city and neighbourhood spaces. It includes management of public health and safety, nuisance, trading in public places, the control of alcohol in public places, keeping animals on your property, management of reserves, and burials and cremations..

    Read more about the proposed amendments