A public participation process has been initiated to give the communities an opportunity to comment on the proposals for the informal trading plans in the Fish Hoek area. 

Changes in trading dynamics have triggered the need to review the current informal trading plans in order 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 its contribution to the economy and to poverty reduction. It 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,’ said Alderman Grant Twigg, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management.

To view and comment on the draft informal trading plan, the public can visit www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay or the Subcouncil 19 offices from 09:00 until 15:00 on weekdays.

Comments can also be submitted to the following officials:

Beulah Douse
Senior Professional Officer
Area Economic Development (South)
Urban Management
Ground Floor, Plessey Building, 3 Victoria Road, Plumstead
Tel: 021400 1912| Cell: 082970 7403 | Email: beulah.douse@capetown.gov.za

Deon Louw
Area Economic Development –(South)
Urban Management
Ground Floor, Plumstead Municipal Offices (Plessey Building), 3 Victoria Road, Plumstead
Tel:021 400 5960 / Cell: 084585 9648 / E-mail: deonx.louw@capetown.gov.za

The public have until Saturday, 10 October 2020 to submit their comments.

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