Purpose
The purpose of the Small Business Local Democracy Group (LDG) 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 multiculturalism as requested.
- Serve as a resource for Council in relation to matters which Council resolves to bring before the LDG for input.
- Provide input into development of Inner West Tourism Action Plan
- Provide input into the development of programs and initiatives to enhance the local economic environment.
View Terms of Reference (DOCX, 910.51KB)
Policy challenges
Over the term, this group will deliberate on the following policy challenges and report back to Council every six months on the progress.
- How can we engage students and young professionals in small business careers in the inner west?
- How can we assist in expanding small business opportunities and employment for apprentices and people with disability?
- How can we work towards a goal of zero vacancies in main street shop fronts, by bringing main street property owners, local businesses and chambers of commerce together with Council.
- What strategies or actions should form the development of Inner West Tourism Action Plan?
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this group, please contact:
Bernadette Selfe, Senior Economic Development Officer
bernadette.selfe@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Agendas and minutes
4 May 2026
- Small Business Locol Democracy Group 4 May 2026 - Agenda (DOCX, 37.56KB)
- Small Business Local Democracy Group 4 May 2026 - Minutes (PDF, 99.06KB)
- Small Business Local Democracy Group 4 May 2026 - Presentation (PPTX, 7.21MB)
16 March 2026
- Small Business Local Democracy Group 16 March 2026 - Agenda (DOCX, 37.89KB)
- Small Business Local Democracy Group 16 March 2026 - Minutes (DOCX, 57.59KB)
- Small Business Local Democracy Group 16 March 2026 - Presentation (PPTX, 6.28MB)
3 November 2025
- Small Business Local Democracy Group 3 November 2025 - Agenda (PDF, 28.89KB)
- Small Business Local Democracy Group 3 November 2025 - Minutes (DOCX, 54.04KB)
- Small Business Local Democracy Group 3 November 2025 - Presentation (PPTX, 5.66MB)
4 August 2025
- Small Businesses Local Democracy Group 4 August 2025 - Minutes (DOCX, 59.92KB)
- Small Businesses Local Democracy Group 4 August 2025 - Presentation (PPTX, 1.63MB)
14 April 2025
- Small Businesses Local Democracy Group 14 April 2025 - Agenda (DOCX, 36.29KB)
- Small Businesses Local Democracy Group 14 April 2025 - Minutes (DOCX, 54.13KB)
5 May 2025
Page last updated: 06 May 2026