It’s been another year of successes and tackling challenges head-on for the Strand Business Improvement District. As part of our renewed commitment to public safety and urban cleaning and management, we persist in leading the way toward the continuous improvement of Strand as a thriving business and residential hub. Our CID team has increased their […]
This October, we hold our Annual General Meeting (AGM 2023) to review the year’s activities and begin our planning for 2024/25. We hope all our members can attend. Non-members still have time to register. The new City of Cape Town CID by-law and policy came into effect on 1 July and that is available to view online. […]
As the chilly and wet winter season approaches, it’s time to prepare ourselves for the unique challenges and delights that it brings. From the brisk air to the rain-soaked streets, Cape Town winter demands our attention and readiness. Here, we explore practical tips to help you navigate the winter months with ease. From maintaining your […]
2023 is well underway and as we embark on a year set to take our Strand Business Improvement District to new heights, we introduce you to our manager and share some important reminders from Strand BID and the City. As always, our focus remains on developing a safe, accessible and welcoming urban ecosystem for all […]
As we round up 2022 following our recent AGM held in November, we recap on the year’s work, successes and statistics.
The Strand Business Improvement District NPC (SBID) will be hosting an AGM. All stakeholders are invited to a review of the year’s activities and planning for 2023/24. Date: Thursday, 20 October 2022 Time: 15:00 Venue: Friedman and Cohen, Corner of Main and Wesley Street, Strand, 7140 Resolutions presented at the Members meeting can only be […]
In the last few months, we’ve been working hard on our most important goals all to make our community a safe, rich urban environment where our community can thrive. Here is what we have achieved so far:
Did you know? That annually over 180 000 tons of waste are cleared from illegal dumping hot spots! That costs the city, and you as the taxpayer, a staggering R350 million a year just in clean-up. In other words, cleaning illegal dumping costs 20 times more than collecting waste from wheelie bins. That is why […]
The saying goes that ‘Great floods flow from simple sources’ and as we prepare for the harshness of the howling gales and pelting rain that make up Cape Town storms, we couldn’t agree more. Many of us are more conscious of the pivotal role that winter preparation plays in city management and what the lack […]
As we approach the Easter weekend many families are looking forward to much needed time spent bonding over easter egg hunts and delicious lunches. However, as we all travel to our destinations, the days leading up to Easter weekend see many more motorists driving further in the first rains of our wet season. As we […]
