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Comment on the draft revised informal trading plan for Elsies River

<div class="ExternalClass74D8A6C01E874BC0A6D65B4AF5D62F27"><p>We are in the process of reviewing the informal trading plan for Elsies River (Wards 26 and 28), 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> As part of the process, we need to get formal approval from Council before we can define any area as an informal trading plan area. <br></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 revised informal trading plan. </p><h4> Access the documents:</h4><ul><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Elsies_River_Informal_Trading_Plan_Background.pdf" target="_blank">Background information</a></li><li>Advert (<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS_ELSIESRIVER_INFORMAL_TRADING_PLAN_ENG.pdf" target="_blank">English</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS_ELSIESRIVER_INFORMAL_TRADING_PLAN_AFR.pdf" target="_blank">Afrikaans</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS_ELSIESRIVER_INFORMAL_TRADING_PLAN_XHO.pdf" target="_blank">isiXhosa</a>)</li><li> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/ElsiesRiver_Informal_Trading_Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Draft Revised Informal Trading Plan</a></li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Open day</h2><p>All interested and affected parties are invited to attend the following open day session to submit comments and find out more about the draft plan:</p> <span> <div class="mobile-scroll"> <table><thead><tr><th style="width:154px;">Date</th><th style="width:131px;">Time</th><th>Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:154px;">12 March 2025</td><td style="width:131px;">10:00 – 15:00</td><td>Elsies River Library Hall<br>Halt Road<br>Elsies River</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:154px;">13 March 2025</td><td rowspan="1" style="width:131px;">10:00 – 15:00</td><td rowspan="1">Elsies River PTI Boardroom<br>Halt Road<br>Elsies River</td></tr></tbody></table></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from <strong>5</strong><strong> March – 4 April 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=f3465b1c-46d5-4d23-83ec-b03961572155" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>. </p><p> <strong>Delivery </strong><br>Deliver your comment by hand to one of the following facilities during office hours (Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 15:00): </p><p> <em>Subcouncil 4 Office </em><br><em>Cnr Voortrekker and Tallent Rds <br>Parow </em></p><p> Or </p><p> <em>Elsies River Library <br>Halt Road <br>Elsies River </em></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>Zandile Mahlasela </h4><p> <em>Telephone: <br> <a>021 400 5501</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:zandile.mahlasela@capetown.gov.za">zandile.mahlasela@capetown.gov.za</a></em> </p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><h4>Ronel Struwe </h4> <p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 417 4072</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:ronel.struwe@capetown.gov.za">ronel.struwe@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><p>Or<br></p><h4>Boyang Dibakwane</h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 444 2747</a><br><br>Email:<br><a href="mailto:boyang.dibakwane@capetown.gov.za">boyang.dibakwane@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>

5 March – 4 April 2025

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