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.
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