Planning our economic recovery beyond COVID-19
A landmark $100 million recovery fund will help reactivate the central city as we progress towards a COVID-safe reopening. The Melbourne City Recovery Fund includes $50 million from City of…
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COVID-19 business support services
We have $2 million worth of support services available for inner-city businesses – including professional mentoring, advice and skills-building programs. For for information click here
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$100 million Melbourne City Recovery Fund
The City of Melbourne has partnered with the Victorian Government on a $100 million economic support package to help re-activate the city. The funding will help extend outdoor trading, activate…
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CBD Small Hospitality Grant
Eligible businesses will be provided with a one-off grant of either $5,000 (for businesses with a food service seating capacity in the CBD of 11 to 100 seats) or $15,000…
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Small business transformation grants
Transformation grants of up to $5000 are now available for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and located in the CBD (3000), Southbank (3006), Docklands (3008) and World Trade Centre (3005)…
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Temporary changes to parking restrictions
In line with State Government guidance received last night, the City of Melbourne will temporarily suspend parking restrictions and fees in green sign parking bays across the municipality during stage…
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Statement From The Premier
03 August 2020 Yesterday, we asked Victorians to make some big sacrifices. Big, real and meaningful sacrifices. Today, sadly, we need to ask the same of Victorian businesses and Victorian…
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Business Support Package
The Victorian Government has announced a $534 million Business Support Package which include cash grants for struggling businesses, mental health support for business owners, and tailored and targeted advice for…
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City of the future
How has this crisis changed your perspective on the future of Melbourne? Share your ideas by 30 June. The City of Melbourne is looking to uncover what people value most…
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Economic support for businesses
The City of Melbourne announced a local economic package to support city businesses affected by COVID-19. We’ve implemented a range of support for businesses, including: grants to develop online and e-services one-on-one…
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