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Comment on the proposed informal trading plan for Bo-Kaap and the Grand Parade

<div class="ExternalClass86D44919F332402E94953C7DE0DDDC03"><p>We are in the process of developing an informal trading plan for Bo-Kaap (Ward 77) and the Grand Parade (Ward 115), and we want to hear from you.</p></div>

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span> <p>We manage informal trading in Cape Town. </p><p> The <a href="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Informal%20Trading%20By-law.pdf" target="_blank">Informal Trading By-law </a>assists us to declare an informal trading plan for any place or area within our control. The plan identifies dedicated, restricted or prohibited areas for informal trading in that place or area. </p><p> Approval from Council is required as part of the process before any area can be defined as an informal trading plan area. </p><p> In terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, you can submit comments to the municipality in respect of the draft informal trading plans.</p><h4>Access the documents:</h4><ul><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/BoKaap_informalTradingPlan.pdf" target="_blank">Draft Informal Trading Plan for Bo-Kaap </a></li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/GrandParade_InformalTradingPlan.pdf" target="_blank">Draft Informal Trading Plan for the Grand Parade</a></li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Open day sessions</h2><p>All interested and affected parties are invited to attend the following open day sessions to submit comments and find out more about the draft plans:</p><h4>Bo-Kaap</h4> <span> <div class="mobile-scroll"> <table style="width:454px;"><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Time</th><th>Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>24 April 2025</td><td>12:00 - 17:00</td><td>12th Floor Boardroom<br>44 Wale Street<br>Cape Town</td></tr></tbody></table></div></span> <h4>Grand Parade</h4> <span> <div class="mobile-scroll"> <table style="width:460px;"><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Time</th><th>Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>29 April 2025</td><td>12:00 - 17:00</td><td>12th Floor Boardroom<br>44 Wale Street<br>Cape Town</td></tr></tbody></table></div></span><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from <strong>14 April - 14 May 2025</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2><p>Comments may be submitted via the following channels: </p><p> <strong>Online </strong><br><a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=b7fdfef9-dfc1-4d66-b8d2-b555af776169" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>. </p><p> <strong>Delivery</strong> <br>Deliver your comment by hand to the address below during office hours (Weekdays, 08:00 – 15:00): </p><p> Security Reception Desk <br>44 Wale Street <br>Cape Town</p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>Our Public Participation Unit will assist you if you would like to submit comments but have a disability or are unable to read or write. See contact details below.</p></div></div></span> <h4>Andre Louw</h4><p><em>Telephone:<br> <a>021 400 9809</a><br><br> Email:<br> <a href="mailto:AndreA.Louw@capetown.gov.za">AndreA.Louw@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries about the draft informal trading plans, contact:</p><h4>Richard Holdstock</h4><p><em>Telephone:<br> <a>021 417 0661</a> / <a>084 432 2757</a><br><br> Email:<br> <a href="mailto:richard.holdstock@capetown.gov.za">richard.holdstock@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p>

14 April - 14 May 2025

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