The City of Sydney is seeking feedback on its plans for breathing new life into the city’s nightlife and night-time economy with new planning rules and the introduction of special entertainment precincts.
The changes are aimed at making it easier and cheaper for venues to trade later, while also balancing the sound management needs of businesses and residents.
Speaking about the plans, Sydney’s Lord Mayor, Clover Moore AO, said: “We all want a nightlife we can be proud of and that our global city deserves.
“On the back of lockouts and lockdowns and amidst increasing cost of living pressures, we need to ensure we are doing all we can to support this integral part of Sydney’s economic, social and cultural fabric.
“In response to the challenging hospitality environment and the NSW Government’s vibrancy reforms, we have proposed important changes to the way we manage entertainment sound. We’ve also designated new special entertainment precincts that will help restore our thriving nightlife.
“We need to ensure we’re getting this right, so we will be holding community and stakeholder forums and extending the exhibition period to ensure everyone has a chance to have their say.”
The Lord Mayor said the proposals build on the City of Sydney’s long-term commitment to boosting Sydney’s nightlife.
“The City of Sydney is home to a diverse nightlife, with a long history of mixed and vibrant neighbourhoods,” she said.
“We will continue doing all we can to support the continued growth of our night-time economy while accommodating new housing in well-located areas.”
The public consultation period runs from 21 November 2024 to 20 January 2025.
You can find out more about the Sydney nightlife plans at Special Entertainment Precincts or go to sydneyyoursay.com.au.
