Stellenbosch Municipality

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐇 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐒 𝟏𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐇 𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓

According to a report by the provincial Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Stellenbosch Municipality has the greatest growth potential of local municipalities in the Western Cape. The study identified five themes that are critical for economic growth:

• Infrastructure;
• Economic environment;
• Physical/natural environment;
• Institutional capital; and
• Human capital.

Stellenbosch Municipality was ranked first, with a performance rating of 100, followed by Drakenstein (97) and George (86).

“This is very good news for investor sentiment and job creation in our municipal area. As a municipality, we continuously work towards creating an environment that is conducive to economic activity and growth. An environment that is clean, safe, and backed by a financially stable municipality that is able to deliver quality services to residents and businesses,” said Mayor Gesie van Deventer.

Read more here: bit.ly/3wQI947

Mayor van Deventer: “Nearly 80% of our capital budget will be spent on basic service delivery.”

Read the full speech here: bit.ly/3wLfdu9

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𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗

Read the budget speech delivered by Executive Mayor Gesie van Deventer during the adoption of the 2022/23 Budget (MTREF) at a meeting of the Stellenbosch Council on 25 May 2022.

Get the full speech here: bit.ly/3wLfdu9

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