What we're doing

Council is seeking comment from local businesses on whether the temporary reduction of Outdoor Dining Fees (introduced January 2026) has been beneficial and whether it should continue. The reduction is due to be reviewed.


Why we're doing this

Outdoor Dining Fees were reduced by 75% from 1 January 2026 as a temporary measure to support local businesses and maintain vibrant local centres. This reduction is being reviewed as part of Council's annual review of its Fees and Charges.

As it stands the reduced fees are due to expire on 30 June 2027.

Please let us know your thoughts about a fee reduction beyond the end of this financial year. Your feedback will help inform future decisions on Outdoor Dining Fees and business support initiatives.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your views.


How to get involved

  • Fill in the online form below

    Form is open from 13 November - 6 December 2026

  • Send us an email

    email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au

    Attn: John Elliott, Economic Development Manager

  • Post a letter

    Write to Willoughby City Council, PO Box 57, Chatswood 2067

    Attn: John Elliott, Economic Development Officer

Project Stages

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Engagement open

    This engagement is open from 13 November - 6 December 2026

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Under review

    All comments will be considered, and reported to Council as part of the annual Fees and Charges review.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Council report

    The engagement outcomes will be reported to Council for a decision

Once this engagement has closed, all response will be reviewed, analysed and reported to Council for a final decision at one of its meetings as part of the Fees and Charges review.

Willoughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants engaging online very seriously. By making a comment or submission, you are consenting to that information being used or reproduced anonymously in Council's strategic documents and reports. All personal details and identifiers will be redacted. For further information regarding your privacy and how we will use your information, please refer to Council's Privacy Management Plan.

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