eThekwini Municipality to host Town Talk session

THE City is due to host a Town Talk on eradicating problem buildings this evening.

Anyone interested in engaging with the municipality and hearing about important developments in the City can join online or in person at the Luthuli Hall at the Durban City Hall from 18:00 to 19:30.

According to a statement released by the City, this comes as the municipality has identified the renewal of the inner city as a primary focus for bolstering economic vitality, tourism appeal and residential desirability.

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“Spearheaded by City manager Musa Mbhele, the Inner City Regeneration Programme has established 14 distinct work streams. These streams are tasked with executing various initiatives aimed at enhancing service provision, reinstating law and order, fostering deeper collaborations with civil society and instilling renewed confidence among businesses, residents, investors and tourists,” said the statement.

This week marks the second instalment of the City’s Town Talk sessions, dedicated to addressing issues surrounding problems and under-utilised structures within the inner city.

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“We invite you to participate in this pivotal discussion, which will delve into the City’s proactive measures, proposed interventions, incentives available to property owners and the enforcement of penalties for non-compliance,” said the City in a recent statement.

For more information and to RSVP, visit Inner City Regeneration on office.com and hop on the conversation on Microsoft Teams at microsoft.com.

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