On March 25, 2024, Georges River City Council approved Councillor Ben Wang's motion for Hurstville Night Market. The council will now begin planning and preparing for the night market activities, taking various specific measures to fully support businesses in revitalising the economy of the Georges River area.
Motions to support businesses within the Centres of Georges River Council by Councillor Wang:
1. Information sessions and information packages for small businesses on the planning and complying development process.
2. Information packages on shop front designs that enhance street appeal and promote activation.
3. Explore reviewing planning controls as they apply to the changes of use to existing premises with the aim of simplifying the process and reducing determination times.
4. Reviewing the Street Performance Policy and Busking permit to promote street performances, thereby stimulating the night economy.
5. Enhancing Hurstville Plaza to become a cultural, entertainment, and economic hub by improving lighting, shade, and hosting more regular food market events.
6. Investigating options to improve facilities and processes at Hurstville War Memorial and Hurstville Interchange Park to further stimulate the night economy.
7. Investigating the introduction of day-time events similar to the Lions Festival which used to take place in Oatley.
8. Collaborating with Transport for NSW to explore increasing bus services to centres.
9. Ensuring follow-up on the action plan outlined in the Night-Time Economy Report 2021, with regular updates provided to Council.
10. Establishing partnerships between the council and private investors, business chamber, local community organisations, and Economic Leadership Group to facilitate the development of night-time economy initiatives.