Have your say on draft informal trading plan for Kenridge, Welgemoed and Tyger Valley areas
04 June 2021
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Management Directorate is inviting the public to comment on the proposed draft informal trading plan for Ward 70, which includes Kenridge, Welgemoed and Tyger Valley areas. The public have until Friday, 11 June 2021 to submit their comments.
Changes in trading dynamics in these areas have triggered the need to review the current informal trading plan to address some of the challenges and to create an enabling, supportive and well-managed trading environment for all users of this public space.
‘The proposed changes will, among other things, address crime, provide bigger trading bays and most importantly, enhance the ability of traders to adhere to the Covid-19 safety regulations.
‘The City of Cape Town recognises the significance of the informal traders and their contribution to the economy and to poverty reduction. The industry also helps with the creation of employment opportunities that in turn contribute to the household income. The effect of the trading plan is to provide dedicated informal trading opportunities and security of tenure for informal traders in the area.
‘The City, through this public participation process, wants to put forward the best possible proposed plan with input from the whole community, for a sustainable and vibrant informal sector to create an environment that is conducive to the growth of businesses and the economy. It should also encourage cooperative partnerships and engagements to pull together collective resources to enhance the informal economic sector,’ said Alderman Grant Twigg, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management
To view and comment on the draft informal trading plan visit:
the Subcouncil 3 offices, at the Royal Ascot Building in Bridle Way, Milnerton, from 08:00 until 15:00 on weekdays.
For more information and general enquiries, contact:
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City of Cape Town, Media Office
