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The devastating impact that the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning By-Laws (MPBL) will have on our community
Ward 4 are concerned about the devastating impact that the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning By-Laws (MPBL) will have on our community. A network of criminal developers is currently targeting our peaceful neighbourhoods, exploiting loopholes in the system to illegally establish boarding houses under the guise of accommodating “growing families.” This unlawful activity is…
City extends comment period for Municipal Planning By-law
The CRA, which includes 37 different residents’ and ratepayers’ associations, represents over 40 000 households in the city. Picture: Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers Byron Lukas Cape Town – The City of Cape Town has decided to extend the public comment period for the proposed changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) by an extra…
Council Presentation Municipal Planning By-Laws
Legislative review The City of Cape Town Municipal Planning By-law, 2015 (MPBL) (as amended), which is inclusive of the City of Cape Town Development Management Scheme (DMS) as schedule 3, has been adopted and implemented in the City of Cape Town since 1 July 2015. It was the first such by-law to be introduced in…
Art and awareness on environmental issues
Hello, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Bulelani, and I work with an organization dedicated to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives. We are currently in the process of launching a manual for children that focuses on these important topics. As part of this project, we are seeking contributions from artists…
Applications for the African Climate Stories Fellowship 2024 are now open!
We’re excited for the months ahead and hope you are too! This last quarter of 2024 is packed with opportunities for you to showcase your talents and make a difference. Building on the success of the first African Climate Stories Fellowship in 2023, we’ve improved and reimagined the program to make it even more impactful….
Strarke Ayres – what to do in October
NATIONAL GARDEN DAY October 20th is National Garden Day. It is an annual day of celebration in honour of our gardens and green spaces. Celebrate your gardens with drinks under the tree, picnic on the lawn and generally just soaking up the results of your labour. Join us in our garden centres as we celebrate…
City of Cape Town Draft Waste Strategy Frequently Asked Questions September 2024
What is the City of Cape Town’s Waste Strategy, and why is it important? The Waste Strategy outlines the City of Cape Town’s approach to managing waste more effectively and sustainably. It addresses challenges such as rapid urbanisation, population growth, and the need to reduce waste sent to landfills. The strategy is important because it…
Funding Call: Apply for support for film projects
17 September 2024 The City of Cape Town’s Film Office invites filmmakers to apply for support for their projects. The office is accepting submissions for productions to be completed in the 2024/25 financial year. The recently established Film Support Fund aims to finance or provide support in the form of municipal services for film projects…
Mancomm Meeting
Our monthly Mancom meeting has to be postponed from the last Tuesday of this month (Heritage Day) to Wednesday the 2nd of October. Mancomm meeting Date: Wed 2 October 2024 Time: 18h00 Venue: Observatory Community Centre (room 1) or via Zoom (upon request) To attend our Mancomm meetings online, please pop us an email to…