The City of Parramatta Council's Night Time Economy Discussion Paper is now on exhibition.

This document proposes ideas to develop the City’s future Night Time Economy Strategy – a framework that will further encourage the City at night as a vibrant, diverse and welcoming space. The discussion begins in areas that have an existing night time economy, where there is potential for sustainable growth: Parramatta CBD, Harris Park and Epping.

The paper is structured around seven key themes, being:

• Safe and vibrant centres;
  
• A competitive economy;
  
• Live music and recreation;
  
• Creative spaces;
  
• Celebrating our diversity – welcoming everyone;
  
• Events and activations; and
  
• Easy to get to - easy to get home.
  

The key themes have been developed through a number of engagement and consultation activities including surveys, focus groups and interviews, undertaken with residents, visitors, business owners and key stakeholders, hearing what these groups consider most important to them in terms of a desirable night life. The Discussion Paper brings together what Council have heard so far and consolidates this for further discussion.

Council invite you to comment on the questions and ideas outlined in this discussion paper. Your input will help Council develop a night time economy Strategy for the City of Parramatta LGA.

Have Your Say

The Night Time Economy Discussion Paper and supporting information will be on public exhibition from Monday 21 August to Friday 22 September 2017 and can be viewed in the following ways:

- On Council’s On Exhibition Page on their website

- Visit City of Parramatta Council Administration Building:

Ground Floor, 126 Church Street, Parramatta: Monday – Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

- Visit Parramatta Central Library:

1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta: Monday – Friday 9.30am to 8pm; Saturday 9.30am to 4pm; Sunday 2.00pm to 5.00pm

All submissions received will be considered before it is endorsed by Council. Any submission received may be made publicly available and may include the name(s), address, signature and contact details provided. Please ensure to note in your submission if you wish for your details to not be made public.

All submissions are to be received by 4:30pm Friday 22 September 2017.

Submissions can be sent to:

Night Time Economy Discussion Paper

City of Parramatta Council

PO Box 32

Parramatta NSW 2150

Council will also accept e-mailed submissions sent to economicdevelopment@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au and faxed submissions to: (02) 9806 5913.

For further information, please contact:

Harumi Arrascue

Project Officer – Economic Development

P: 9806 5818