Decision details

Moved by Councillor Arkins, seconded by Councillor Miller –

It is resolved that:

(A)      Council note:

(i)         the City of Sydney’s Special Entertainment Precincts program supports live music and performance by streamlining regulation, extending trading hours, and reducing noise conflicts between venues and residents;

(ii)        that City staff are preparing the next round of consultation and sound studies for the City’s proposed Special Entertainment Precincts;

(iii)      The Chippo Hotel in Chippendale and The Rose Hotel in Chippendale are long-standing venues that host live performance, emerging artists, and community events, contributing to Sydney’s vibrant night-time economy and cultural identity; and

(iv)      both venues are not included in the City’s proposed Special Entertainment Precincts, yet sit within the Tech Media and Design Arc, under the City’s Cultural Strategy 2025-2035, Tech Central West in the Economic Development Strategy 2025-2035, and adjacent to proposed Special Entertainment Precincts on Regent Street and City Road; and

(B)      the Chief Executive Officer be requested to:

(i)         investigate extending or establishing a Special Entertainment Precinct that includes The Chippo Hotel and The Rose Hotel in Chippendale; and

(ii)        report back to Council via the CEO Update to advise whether these venues will be included prior to the next public exhibition of the City’s Special Entertainment Precincts.

Carried unanimously.

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