The Adelaide Economic Development Agency is actively working on a new Reignite Adelaide initiative with City of Adelaide to support businesses in the City following the latest COVID-19 lockdown. This new city support package helps retail, events, hospitality and construction sectors, along with offering cheaper and more flexible parking. Some of the many highlights in this package include:
- A one-month parking initiative of free evening (6pm-midnight) and free weekend (Sat-Sun) parking within all Council owned off-street UParks.
- Supporting the hospitality industry to expand into the public realm to optimise outdoor capacity limits.
- Initiatives to reduce costs and streamline processes for the construction industry including a 50 per cent discount for any permit applications for works up to 1 October 2021.
- A further investment of $100,000 in the City Business Support Package in partnership with Business SA to support job creation, business recovery and growth.
In this edition, we also unpack why Adelaide is in the world's top three most liveable cities, plus see the latest grants for Christmas activations and listen to some well-known Adelaideans on why they love Adelaide.
$1,000 business grant
A further grant of $1,000 offered by the State Government is available for eligible businesses (both employing and non-employing) with a commercial premise in the Adelaide CBD.
This is in addition to $3,000 for employing businesses and $1,000 for non-employing businesses that are eligible and have experienced a decline in turnover of 30 per cent or more as a result of the COVID-19 health trading restrictions introduced from 28 July 2021. Applications will close on Sunday 17 October 2021.
Funding for Xmas in the City
Want to get involved in the 2021 Christmas Festival? City of Adelaide is offering funding as part of its Christmas Incentive Scheme. Funding is available for the following categories:
- Live music and performance - funding up to $3,000 available
- Outdoor community events and small festivals - funding up to $10,000 available
Find our more about the Christmas Incentive Scheme.
Why Adelaide is a top three most liveable city
We unpack the reasons why Adelaide was named the third most liveable city in the world earlier this year and see why we got such high ratings in the areas of stability, healthcare, culture & environment, education and infrastructure.
Representation Review
Businesses are encouraged to have their say on proposed changes to the City of Adelaide Council structure. Following consultation in March 2021, the Representation Options Paper outlines three proposed options to ensure our community is adequately represented.
The Paper is available for review and feedback until 5pm, Friday 27 August 2021.
Your say on the Park Lands
Have your say on how the Park Lands are managed, as well as your thoughts on proposals relating to protecting the native bee population and dog leash requirements to enhance the safety and comfort of all park users.
The City of Adelaide is very keen to hear all views – positive, negative and constructive feedback will help us better understand the needs and aspirations of our community.
Closes 5pm, Friday 10 September 2021.
It's been great to sit down with some well-known Adelaideans this winter to hear why they love the city and their favourite places to go in the CBD and North Adelaide. Hear suggestions from the likes of Bec Morse, Premier Steven Marshall and Heather Croall.
