Help us shape the future of outdoor dining

Published on 12 August 2022

In 2021/22, Mornington Peninsula Shire ran an outdoor dining program aiming to support businesses as they recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The purpose was to increase activity in our shopping and dining precincts, increase local economy and boost our recovery on the Peninsula.
 
The feedback from traders and the community was overall very positive, while some expressed concern about the impact of the program on their businesses. 
 
This year, the Shire is refining the program to support all traders to succeed and create vibrant, inspiring activity centres for our community and visitors to enjoy.  
 
We are talking to traders and would also like to understand community views as well. Please share your thoughts to help us make better decisions for our outdoor dining program.

HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY

Community consultation is currently open and closes 5pm 29 August 2022.

Online

To provide your thoughts visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/outdoordining
 
Hard copy forms will also be available for printing on request at our Customer Service Centres.

In person

We’ll be out and about during the consultation period and would love to chat.
 
15 August, 11am – 1pm
Mount Martha, in front of IGA
 
17 August, 11am – 3pm
Mornington Main Street Market
 
18 August, 9:30am – 1pm
Hastings Library
 
19 August, 11am – 1pm
Mount Eliza, Village Green
 
23 August, 11am – 1pm
Yawa Aquatic Centre, Rosebud 

24 August, 9am – 3pm
Mornington Main Street Market
 
25 August, 11am – 1pm
Sorrento, near the Information Centre
 

Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Anthony Marsh:

“Our outdoor dining program was a big hit for many residents, businesses and visitors. We’d love to work with traders and the community to further refine the program. 

"Feedback on your experience with outdoor dining and any suggestions you have will help us improve the program to ensure it best meets the needs of all involved.”