Decision details

Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Scully –

It is resolved that:

(A)        Council note:

(i)           the market operator for Glebe Markets at Glebe Public School has pulled out of their contract with just three weeks’ notice;

(ii)         as a result, the Glebe Markets may experience a “gap in service” and may never fully recover. Stallholders rely on income on a week-to-week basis and may set up elsewhere if the market closes down, even briefly;

(iii)        Glebe Public School P&C relies on the income from the markets to provide invaluable support services for students and families;

(iv)        Glebe businesses rely on the activation of the markets; and

(v)         there is increased pedestrian and traffic movement as a result of the markets, and the City of Sydney has enhanced pedestrian safety by installing three raised pedestrian crossings near the entrance to the markets on Glebe Point Road, with one raised pedestrian crossing and one at-grade crossing installed near the entrance to the markets on Derwent Street; and

(B)        the Lord Mayor be requested to write to the Minister for Education:

(i)           noting how valuable the markets are to the local community;

(ii)         highlighting how important revenue from the markets is to the families of Glebe Public School, including when it comes to supporting the Centipede and Glebe TreeHouse initiatives; and

(iii)        asking her to ensure the markets continue at the school and that any future operating requirements include a comprehensive traffic management plan.

Carried unanimously.

X086655