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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