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Consultation has concluded
The Festival of Lights (FoL) is in its third- year and has proved to be a popular community event. By providing $25,000 in funding and waiving the fees and charges it will financially assist members of the community who are activating places to broaden the festival’s reach and ensure a greater chance of FoL becoming a sustainable event into the future. In the two previous years Council has provided financial and marketing support for the festival.
FOL is a month-long celebration of creativity and technology that transforms Corbett Gardens into a magical wonderland. The event sees buildings and natural environments lit up with large-scale illuminations and immersive light art sculptures. Many fun, family friendly events and concerts are also staged as part of the Southern Highlands Festival of Lights. The Southern Highlands Festival of Lights is increasing in popularity every year. The event calendar for December 2023 includes:
Angels in Our Town “Thank you” Concert
Regional Christmas Party & Christmas Night Market
Southern Highlands Food & Wine Festival
Santa’s Grotto
Diwali
Twas the Night Before Christmas
New Years Eve Countdown
After the recent Ordinary Council meeting, the below contribution to the FoL is now under public exhibition:
An amount of $15,000 from the Christmas Decorations funding be provided for the Corbett Gardens Festival of Lights events subject to Council receiving the appropriate recognition for the use of public funds.
Council approve the waiving of fees and charges for the use of and Senior Citizens rooms in Corbett Gardens to conduct the Festival of Lights Christmas activities up to an amount of $7,000.
Council permit exclusive use of Corbett Gardens for a Festival of Lights and Food & Wine event as detailed in the report.
Council provide exclusive use of Corbett Gardens for FoL ticketed events on the 7 December 2023, 31 December 2023 and 1 January 2024.
Council approve an additional $10,000 funding subject to the General Manager approving additional activities being incorporated into the Festival of Lights that provide a broader community benefit.
Council undertake a 28-day public notification period in relation to waiving the hire fees and charges for the Senior Citizens Rooms in Corbett Gardens associated with the Festival of Lights up to a maximum of $7,000 under section 610F of the Local Government Act 1993 and the contribution of $25,000 towards the Festival of Lights in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993.
Council approve the suspension of the Alcohol Free Zone (9pm to 6am) at Corbett Gardens on Thursday 7 December 2023, Friday 8 December 2023 & Saturday 9 December 2023 9pm – 10pm and Sunday 31 December 2023 and Monday 1 January 2024 until 1am.
We are seeking the communities feedback on the above mentioned contributions. To assist residents in making their submissions under the public exhibition, a small questionnaire is available on the proposed contributions as noted above. All relevant documents, including the ordinary council minutes can be found in the document library.
To Have your say please submit your feedback through the below survey. Submissions will close 4:30pm Friday 18 August.
The Festival of Lights (FoL) is in its third- year and has proved to be a popular community event. By providing $25,000 in funding and waiving the fees and charges it will financially assist members of the community who are activating places to broaden the festival’s reach and ensure a greater chance of FoL becoming a sustainable event into the future. In the two previous years Council has provided financial and marketing support for the festival.
FOL is a month-long celebration of creativity and technology that transforms Corbett Gardens into a magical wonderland. The event sees buildings and natural environments lit up with large-scale illuminations and immersive light art sculptures. Many fun, family friendly events and concerts are also staged as part of the Southern Highlands Festival of Lights. The Southern Highlands Festival of Lights is increasing in popularity every year. The event calendar for December 2023 includes:
Angels in Our Town “Thank you” Concert
Regional Christmas Party & Christmas Night Market
Southern Highlands Food & Wine Festival
Santa’s Grotto
Diwali
Twas the Night Before Christmas
New Years Eve Countdown
After the recent Ordinary Council meeting, the below contribution to the FoL is now under public exhibition:
An amount of $15,000 from the Christmas Decorations funding be provided for the Corbett Gardens Festival of Lights events subject to Council receiving the appropriate recognition for the use of public funds.
Council approve the waiving of fees and charges for the use of and Senior Citizens rooms in Corbett Gardens to conduct the Festival of Lights Christmas activities up to an amount of $7,000.
Council permit exclusive use of Corbett Gardens for a Festival of Lights and Food & Wine event as detailed in the report.
Council provide exclusive use of Corbett Gardens for FoL ticketed events on the 7 December 2023, 31 December 2023 and 1 January 2024.
Council approve an additional $10,000 funding subject to the General Manager approving additional activities being incorporated into the Festival of Lights that provide a broader community benefit.
Council undertake a 28-day public notification period in relation to waiving the hire fees and charges for the Senior Citizens Rooms in Corbett Gardens associated with the Festival of Lights up to a maximum of $7,000 under section 610F of the Local Government Act 1993 and the contribution of $25,000 towards the Festival of Lights in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993.
Council approve the suspension of the Alcohol Free Zone (9pm to 6am) at Corbett Gardens on Thursday 7 December 2023, Friday 8 December 2023 & Saturday 9 December 2023 9pm – 10pm and Sunday 31 December 2023 and Monday 1 January 2024 until 1am.
We are seeking the communities feedback on the above mentioned contributions. To assist residents in making their submissions under the public exhibition, a small questionnaire is available on the proposed contributions as noted above. All relevant documents, including the ordinary council minutes can be found in the document library.
To Have your say please submit your feedback through the below survey. Submissions will close 4:30pm Friday 18 August.
