The City of Cape Town Draft Budget 2025-2026 is available for comment until 16:30 on Friday, 2 May 2025; and until Thursday, 17 April 2025 for the proposed amendments to the 2022-2027 Integrated Development Plan (IDP). Total Budget – R84,1 bn for 2025/26 A budget of R84,1 billion will be spent in the metropolitan area …
Summer Safety & Security Tips & Risk Management from GCID
Welcome to 2025: Strengthening Our City Improvement Districts As we settle into 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to maintaining safe, clean and thriving business districts through the dedicated work of our City Improvement District (CID). As a CID, our mandate focuses on improving public spaces through cleansing, infrastructure maintenance and environmental initiatives, supporting local businesses …
GCID 2024 Roundup & Safety Tips for the Festive Season
As 2024 draws to a close, the Glosderry City Improvement District celebrates a year of notable achievements in making our area a cleaner, safer and more vibrant community. And, we share our festive season safety tips for businesses and all those going on holiday this season. Urban Cleaning Success This year, our urban cleaning and …
AGM 2024 Save the Date
As the year progresses, we invite all stakeholders to join us for Glosderry City Improvement District’s Annual General Meeting (AGM 2024). This is a vital opportunity to reflect on our achievements over the past year and begin planning for 2025/26. Details below. This year, we have worked on revising our Frequently Asked Questions with the …
Winter Hope & Giving Back Responsibly – help combat poverty & inequality
Winter in Cape Town is a time in which poverty and homelessness become heightened social issues, because of the extremely harsh weather conditions. At the same time, the annual Mandela Day initiative coincides, taking place this 18 July, helping to bring hope and support to vulnerable communities. Indigent people in South Africa are an inherent …
Q1 Review, Winter Preparation & Wheelie Bin Safety
As we move into the cooler months, we’re looking back and highlighting the efforts made during Q1 to keep the Glosderry City Improvement District a safe and clean place to live, work and visit. At this time, we also start preparing for winter with all the necessary maintenance to public space, and we ask you to …
Welcoming 2024 – Let’s Create A Better Glosderry Together
Working together with residents, local businesses and urban management specialists to create a rich urban environment where the Glosderry community can thrive, we – the Glosderry City Improvement District – welcome 2024 with the new challenges and opportunities it will provide. Together with the City of Cape Town, our partners, outreach initiatives and you, we …
Glosderry City Improvement District 2023 Roundup
It’s been another year of successes and tackling challenges head-on for the Glosderry City 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 Glosderry as a thriving hub of business and industry. Our GCID team has increased …
AGM Save the Date & Spring greening Glosderry
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. …
Are You Ready to Go with the Cape Town Winter Flow? Essential Tips for a Smooth Season + Loadshedding Updates from the City
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 …