City of Newcastle is calling on the community to share their experiences of the city at night as part of an upcoming trial to extend the trading hours of 26 small bars and restaurants.
\nCouncil voted unanimously to support a trial to extend the trading hours of restaurants in the city until midnight and to 2am for small bars, as first proposed in the City of Newcastle\u2019s After Dark Strategy, also unanimously adopted in 2018.
\nTwenty-six small bars and restaurants have opted into the trial as part of efforts to grow the night-time economy and support the hospitality industry\u2019s recovery from the impact of COVID-19 related restrictions.
\nCity of Newcastle\u2019s Newcastle After Dark 2018 \u2013 2022 strategy is a plan for creating a safe, vibrant and diverse $1.36 billion night-time economy.
\nThe strategy highlights that growth of venue diversity is paramount to increasing the appeal of Newcastle to broader demographics who are currently not catered for compared with competing regional destinations.
\nNewcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said community feedback is an important component of the trial; providing invaluable local baseline data to evaluate its impact.
\n\u201cThe Newcastle Night-time Economy trial will allow for an evidence-based understanding of the community\u2019s needs.
\n\u201cWe invite the community to have their say on how they think more diverse entertainment options could be created in our city.
\n\u201cThe hospitality and creative industries have struggled in the wake of COVID-19 with job losses, income reduction and loss of revenue because of the impacts of Public Health Orders, restrictions to venue capacities and a general reluctance for people to attend public places.
\n\u201cWe hope to see a positive outcome from the trial for these industries through increased night-time economic development, cultural participation and activation in our City.\u201d
\nVisit Newcastle.nsw.gov.au\/yoursay to learn more and take the survey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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