News
The Power of License Plate Recognition (LPR) in Fighting Crime
The LPR (License Plate Recognition) User Group is a collaboration between CIDs, local neighbourhood watches, SAPS, Law Enforcement, security services and LPR working together together to keep our community safe.
11 September 2024
September 2024 Newsletter
The Newlands Community Improvement District is a non-profit company so it doesn't have shareholders. Instead it has members who can vote at general meetings, nominate and elect Directors, and generally help shape the management of the company.
3 September 2024
Online Fraud Awareness Meeting: Saturday, 24 August 2024
The meeting is aimed at anyone who would like to learn more about the pitfalls of transacting online and how to avoid them. It is free and no RSVP is required.
23 August 2024
Safety Update: Paradise Park Wardens
We are excited to announce that we've successfully reintroduced the Paradise Park Wardens project now that the CID is operational! We will have one warden stationed at the top playground and another down by the treehouse. Their responsibilities include picking up litter, assisting park visitors, and coordinating with the security team as needed.
23 August 2024
Introducing our New Trolley Bins!
We are thrilled to unveil our latest addition to the park maintenance arsenal: brand-new trolley bins, generously sponsored by Geocentric! These innovative mobile bins are designed to significantly streamline the litter collection process for our dedicated gardeners and park wardens.
22 August 2024
August 2024 Newsletter
The Newlands Community Improvement District - Newlands CID - is finally getting operational! We officially came into being in early July but only received funds in the second week of August, which is when we could really make financial commitments on your behalf.
So what can you expect to see from the CID as it gears up?
16 August 2024
Crime Update: Unauthorised Flower Harvesting Incident
On the afternoon of 16 August 2024, community patroller caught a man red-handed carrying a large bunch of cut wild flowers. This may seem like a harmless act, but it is actually against the CoCT by-laws if the plants are stolen from public spaces.
16 August 2024
Crime Update: Community Patrollers Thwart Cable Theft in the Early Hours
Cable theft is a persistent problem in Cape Town, and unfortunately our community is not immune. A few months ago, the Vineyard and Hiddingh areas experienced several incidents of cable theft, which were successfully curbed by the vigilance of the Claremont neighborhood security.
15 August 2024
Newlands CID Status July 2024
July 2024 is the first month that Additional Rates are being collected from property owners within the Newlands Community Improvement District. The City will make monthly payments to the CID which will in turn deliver the 'supplementary services' detailed in the Business Plan.
13 July 2024
Business Plan
The final Business Plan was substantially the same as the draft Business Plan since no comments were received by the Steering Committee which materially impacted the or financial aspects of the draft Business Plan.
1 July 2024
Newlands CID Status June 2024
On 31 May 2024, the City of Cape Town approved our application to establish a CID. This was item number SPC 07/05/24 on the City Agenda for that day.
6 June 2024
Newlands CID Creation
It took over two years for the Newlands CID Steering Committee to establish the Newlands Community Improvement District.
The Newlands Community Improvement District was officially voted into existence on 31 May 2024.
31 May 2024
Newlands CID Status Update Feb 2024
We are over the first (and biggest) hurdle - the 2023 Referendum confirmed that a clear majority of property owners voted in favour of establishing a CID.
1 February 2024
Public Participation Plan
The draft Business Plan has been submitted to the City of Cape Town for consideration.
Vote Now in the Newlands CID Referendum
Last night a referendum was launched to decide whether our area is going to become a City Improvement District – a CID.
It is critical that all property owners vote, as this will almost certainly impact the long-term value of your property – whichever way the vote goes.
Final Public Meeting
Minutes of the Public Meeting held at the 3rd Claremont Scout Hall, Greenford Road, Newlands
3 October 2023
1st Public Meeting
Many of you will have heard that an application is being made to include our area in a City Improvement District - a CID. The application process was started by a Steering Committee of residents, all of whom have been doing voluntary work in Newlands for a long time.
25 August 2023
Newlands CID Map
The underlying map below has been prepared by the City of Cape Town's CID office. The green shading and red annotations have been added by the CID team to make it easier to read.
18 January 2023
Survey Report
What services would Residents really want a CID to deliver? In December 2022 the Steering Committee sent out a survey to residents within the proposed Community Improvement District. Officially this is referred to as the Urban Management Survey.
Survey Responses
In December 2022 the Steering Committee sent out a survey to residents within the proposed Community Improvement District.
Survey Form
The draft Business Plan has been submitted to the City of Cape Town for consideration.
12 January 2023
FAQs
The Questions and answers below are based on the City's standard list of CID frequently asked questions. However, they have been reworked to specifically tailor them to our area.
What is a CID?
A clearly defined geographical area can apply to the City of Cape Town to become a Special Rating Area - commonly called a Community Improvement District, or CID. CIDs can access additional property rates to fund "top up" services in their area.
Why in Newlands?
Newlands is a suburb blessed with knowledgeable, energetic and committed residents. For years this has allowed us to enjoy levels of cleanliness and security that many people don't fully appreciate. Certainly, the City and national government don't have the resources to deliver many of the services that our residents enjoy on a daily basis.