Consultation has concluded

Consultation has closed on the Draft Goods on Display Policy and Guidelines

December 2020 Update:
The survey is now closed, and submissions are now being reviewed. Thank you to all who provided feedback.

November 2020 Consultation:

At the Council meeting held on 2 September 2020, Cumberland City Council resolved to exhibit the Draft Goods on Display Policy and Guidelines.

That Council:

1. Place the Draft Goods on Display Policy with the supporting Guidelines on public exhibition for a period of 28 days, with a report to be provided back to Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period with the following amendments:

a) Change 1metre depth for the goods to 75cm.

b) Increase display area to a maximum of 75% of shopfront length, subject to maintaining appropriate clearance from the shop entry.

c) Include a provision regarding the management of shopping trolleys.

2. Provide notification to local businesses and invite them to comment.

The Draft Goods on Display Policy and Guidelines will be on public exhibition for a period of 28 days. All submissions made to the Draft Goods and Display Policy and Guidelines will be made public and considered by Council.

We encourage you to download a copy of the draft Policy and Guidelines for review from our document library.

Residents are encouraged to submit their comments on the proposal during the consultation period which runs from Tuesday 10 November until Tuesday 8 December 2020.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact:

Lyndall Thompson
P: (02) 8757 9419
E: [email protected]

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