September meeting briefs

September 16, 2021

Council takes action to support main street traders

Gunnedah Shire Council has resolved to once again waive application fees for street trading and footpath dining applications in the 2021-22 financial year.

This will be the third consecutive year Council has waived the fees in a move that was originally brought in to help businesses during the drought, and then extended to assist businesses impacted by pandemic restrictions.

Close to $3000  in fees were waived in the last financial year to support businesses during a year or challenges including lockdowns.

Business Partner Program guidelines updated

The Business Partner Program guidelines have been amended to strengthen the program.

Gunnedah Shire Councillors last night voted to revise the eligibility criteria to provide clarity for applicants and to assist the Business Partner Program Advisory Group in their assessments.

The revised forms will be available on the Gunnedah Shire Council website.

The latest round of the Business Partner Program is now open to applications.

The Business Partner Program has assisted many new and expanding businesses over the years, including a super-charged year in 2020-21 which saw more than 65 projects assisted by Gunnedah Shire Council. The program was established to support new and expanding businesses, with a view to nurture economic activity and increase employment opportunities.

Applications for the current round must be in by 5pm, Sunday, October 31.

Caption: Application fees for footpath dining in the 2021-22 financial year will be waived.

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