	{"id":105763,"date":"2025-06-30T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=105763"},"modified":"2025-06-25T21:14:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:14:17","slug":"feedback-sought-on-citys-draft-outdoor-dining-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/feedback-sought-on-citys-draft-outdoor-dining-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Feedback sought on city&#8217;s draft Outdoor Dining Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE City of Greater Geelong has opened public consultation on its Draft Outdoor Dining Guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>The guidelines aim to provide a clear direction on alfresco dining, making public areas more vibrant and ensuring safety.<\/p>\n<p>Hospitality businesses and community members are encouraged to have their say with guidelines focusing on establishing a consistent and efficient approach to the application process, permit types, positioning, safety measures, design elements, operations and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the council recognised the value of outdoor dining.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Alfresco dining in central Geelong and across the region is a significant driver of the economy and helps to make public spaces more vibrant.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Whether you&#8217;re a business owner, supplier, outdoor dining patron or from the broader community, I encourage you to have your say on these important guidelines.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Under the guidelines, businesses could apply for a permit to ue public spaces, other than footpaths, considering factors such as safety, surrounding uses and public need.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Outdoordining_81295.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alfresco dining is a significant driver of the municipality&#8217;s economy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Engagement from workshops, surveys with traders, emergency services, community members and an Accessibility Review have informed the guidelines. The Summer in the Laneways &#8211; Little Malop Street West Outdoor Dining Trial learnings were also incorporated into the guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the trial, five businesses between Shorts Place and Denny&#8217;s Place temporarily expanded their outdoor dining between the property boundary to the edge of the Little Malop Street.<\/p>\n<p>Cr Kontelj said the draft guidelines drew on best practice from other councils and cities.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While the guidelines are based on best practice, it is still extremely important for businesses and community members to provide their valuable feedback.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The draft guidelines aim to support the empowerment of local businesses, promote social inclusion and ensure public safety in the design and management of outdoor dining.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Feedback is now open and will close on July 23.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the guidelines and to have your say, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au\/outdoordining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au\/outdoordining<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE City of Greater Geelong has opened public consultation on its Draft Outdoor Dining Guidelines. 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