Decision details

Moved by Councillor Arkins, seconded by Councillor Miller –

It is resolved that:

(A)      Council note:

(i)         the importance of Sydney’s night-time economy to our cultural life, creative industries, and economic growth;

(ii)        the City’s ongoing support for the NSW Government’s Vibrancy Agenda seeks to support live music, cultural activity, and late-night trading across the state;

(iii)      the introduction of Special Entertainment Precincts will provide a new framework to encourage and protect live performance venues and precinct-based cultural activity;

(iv)      the City of Sydney has been a leader in developing and implementing policies that support a safe, diverse and thriving night-time economy, including initiatives such as the Oxford Street Creative and Cultural Precinct, YCK Laneways, and the Hollywood Quarter; and

(v)       the rollout of Special Entertainment Precincts across the City will recognise their potential to protect and grow live music and cultural activity; and

(B)      Council endorse the submission of the following motion to the 2025 Local Government NSW Annual Conference:

That Local Government NSW advocate to better support the night-time economy, the NSW Government’s Vibrancy Agenda, and the rollout of Special Entertainment Precincts. LGNSW will advocate for the NSW Government and councils to work in partnership to deliver stronger night-time economies and creative industries across NSW, including ensuring appropriate resources are provided to councils, with specialised resources for rural councils.

Carried unanimously.

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