Council is convening a Small Business Local Democracy Group for the first time, in acknowledgment of the importance of hearing from and supporting small business.

Applications for this group remain open until Sunday 23 February 2025 to make sure we reach all those who would like to get involved. If you have already applied, your application is under consideration and you don't need to reapply.

The purpose of the Small Business Local Democracy Group is to:

  • Contribute to achieving community outcomes as set out in the Inner West Community Strategic Plan and implementation of Council’s four-year Delivery Program
  • Provide input into development and implementation of Inner West policies, strategic plans and/or programs as related to customer experience as requested
  • Serve as a resource for Council in relation to matters which Council resolves to bring before the LDG for input
  • Review the draft Economic Development Strategy
  • Provide input into development of the Inner West Tourism Action Plan
  • Provide input into the development of programs and initiatives to enhance the local economic environment.

Meeting attendance

The group will meet four times a year for approximately two hours on a Monday evening. The following suggested dates will be confirmed at the first meeting.

  • Monday 24 March 2025
  • Monday 5 May 2025 6-8pm
  • Monday 4 August 2025 6-8pm
  • Monday 3 November 2025 6-8pm

Additional meetings may be scheduled with agreement from the group.


Member briefing session

Members will be invited to attend a short briefing about governance issues such as roles and responsibilities in early March 2025.


Welcome event with Councillors

Members will be invited to attend an event with attendees from all other Local Democracy Groups in mid March 2025

  1. Own or operate a small business within the Inner West local government area (LGA)
  2. Knowledge and understanding of the needs and issues impacting small businesses within the Inner West LGA
  3. Live / work / study / volunteer in the Inner West LGA.

Apply below

Any questions? Contact:

Name Peter Jackson
Phone 02 9392 5694
Email peter.jackson@innerwest.nsw.gov.au