We are reviewing the Councillors Entertainment Policy (2013), and we want to hear from you. About the policy The policy, first approved by Council in 2013, is only for official entertainment of non-Council persons, where there is a clear or potential benefit that aligns with the City’s vision… READ MORE
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Woodstock Peace Garden Plant Sale
When: Saturday, 30 November 2024 Time: 09:00 – 12:00 Where: Corner Palmerston and Mountain Road.
OBSID AGM Update #5/5: Cleaning & Urban Management
Cheers to a cleaner Observatory! Last year, our incredible teams collected 56,277 bags of refuse— a 10% jump from the previous year, thanks to a second crew keeping Lower Main Road spotless. Plus, together with our community, we’ve slashed illegal dumping by 23%. Here’s to even more wins! Get the full story in our OBSID…
OBSID AGM News: Social Development
Every success story is a reason to celebrate! Last year: Two clients embarked on new careers—one through the EPWP and one as a sushi chef in Cape Town. Another client started job training with Teleperformance. One Client was joyfully reunited with her twin children through dedicated social worker support and life skills training. One client…
OBSID AGM News: Public Safety
We’re celebrating a major win at OBSID’s 16th AGM: the lowest crime-related incidents in over five years—just 528! With 50% of our budget committed to public safety, our dedicated team of four patrol vehicles and foot patrollers on Lower Main Road have kept Observatory safer than ever. New communication channels also make it easier for…
Lytton Road development rejected!
For information, the application for a development in Lytton Rd was turned down by the MPT The reasons were: 7.1.1. The shortfall of on-site parking will have a significant negative impact on the surrounding area from a traffic and parking perspective. 7.1.2. The proposal will negatively impact the surrounding road network. 7.1.3. The existing rights…
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Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer: 5 000 trees affected by beetles as crisis worsens
The city is facing a significant threat to its urban forest due to an alarming infestation of the polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) beetle.PHOTO: supplied News24 – 12 November 2024 The city is facing a significant threat to its urban forest due to an alarming infestation of the polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) beetle. Over…
City of Cape Town gives thumbs up for Green Point land to be used for affordable housing
Housing activists protesting on the Green Point Bowling Greens for the land to be developed into affordable housing. (Zacharia Mashele/Ndifuna Ukwazi) Marvin Charles – 13 November 2024 The City of Cape Town has given the green light for the release of a prime piece of land in Green Point for mixed-use development, including affordable housing….
