Council is consulting on three related proposals which affect our city and we want to hear your feedback on the proposals before making a final decision.

We want your feedback on a proposed 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 allows 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.

Do so by completing an online submission or downloading a hard copy form. The submission period is open from Monday 10 June 2024 to Wednesday 10 July 2024.

You will also have the opportunity to address elected members in person at a hearing. If you wish to do so, please tick the box on the submission form. Hearings will be held in July 2024.

Elected members will then consider all submissions and may make changes to the drafts before making a final decision.

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Consultation

    This consultation is open for contributions from Monday 10 June until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 July 2024.

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Drop in meeting - Upper Trafalgar

    8am - 10am - Thursday 20 June 2024. Drop-in and discuss the proposals with our team.

  • Timeline item 3 - complete

    Drop in meeting - Tahunanui Library

    2:00pm - 4:00pm - Tuesday 25 June 2024. Drop-in and discuss the proposals with our team.

  • Timeline item 4 - active

    Drop in meeting - Stoke Library

    2:00pm - 4:00pm - Tuesday 2 July 2024. Drop-in and discuss the proposals with our team.

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Hearing

    Submitters who requested to do so can address elected members at a hearing in July.

  • Timeline item 6 - incomplete

    Deliberations & Amendments

    In August Councillors will consider all submissions and instruct staff to make changes if any are required.

  • Timeline item 7 - incomplete

    Final adoption

    The policy and bylaw will be formally adopted at a Council meeting in 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