Penrith City Council resolves to reduce outdoor dining fees by 75%

With cost-of-living and economic pressures making operating hospitality business difficult, Penrith City Council has resolved to reduce outdoor dining fees by 75% for local businesses until 30 June 2025

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said this relief is crucial for food and beverage businesses in Penrith which have been finding it difficult over the last 12 months due to the current economic climate.   

Mayor Carney added “In order to support local businesses, Council has resolved a 75% reduction in outdoor dining fees for 2024-25 financial year.

“It is a tough time for business, particularly with the cost-of-living pressures leading to reduced consumer spending, increases in rent and operating costs as well as staff shortages all affecting our local businesses.”  

Mayor Carney said it’s extremely important that Council does its part to ensure these businesses remain open and by reducing the outdoor dining fee, it is one step closer to relieving that pressure.     

“Council is also hosting a hospitality forum on Tuesday 7th May from 10.00am-12.00pm at Mr Watkins, High Street Penrith, where local hospitality business will come together to rebuild resilience in this sector.  

“The aim of this financial relief is to help business owners through this difficult period as we want their doors to remain open to all.”  

For more information on the forum, email CEM@penrith.city