AGM 2024 Save the Date

As the year progresses, we invite all stakeholders to join us for Somerset West 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 City, revisiting the official definitions of a City Improvement District to create a better understanding of the CIDs and how we work.

Read on for more.

Save the Date!

We are excited to announce that AGM 2024 is just around the corner. All stakeholders are welcome to participate as we review our progress and set the direction for the year ahead.

Please note: Resolutions presented at the AGM can only be voted on by bonafide members. All non-members wishing to take part must be registered before Monday, 7 October.

AGM Details

Date: Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Time: 15:00
Venue: The Farm House Coffee Shop Restaurant, The Trading Post Centre, 53 Caledon Street, Corner of Caledon and Myburgh Street, Somerset West, 7130

RSVP to info@swcid.co.za.

Update to Our CID FAQs

We’ve recently updated our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section, providing a detailed overview of City Improvement Districts (CIDs) in the City of Cape Town. This update covers how CIDs are formed, their regulatory framework, the benefits they offer property owners, and the types of services they provide. Additionally, it explains the different types of CIDs and the process for establishing one.

For a comprehensive look, visit our FAQ page.

Here are some key updates:

What is a CID? A defined area where property owners contribute additional rates for supplementary services.
Types of Services Provided: Public safety, cleansing, infrastructure maintenance, and environmental projects.
How CIDs are Formed: A community-driven process with input from property owners.
CID Benefits: Increased safety, improved urban management, and enhanced property values.
Do Property Owners Have a Say? Yes, all property owners can participate, but only registered members can vote at meetings like the AGM. Membership is required to have a vote.
Can my CID additional rates be spent anywhere in the City? No, it is ring-fenced to be ploughed back exclusively into the CID

For more information, visit our FAQ page.

Celebrating Somerset West’s Heritage

This Heritage Day, the Village Collective reflect on our town’s history and cherish the heritage we have inherited.

Somerset West’s Central Business District (CBD), with its blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy, stands as a testament to the town’s evolution, and it is at the heart of the Village Collective’s mission: to preserve the past while fostering a thriving, inclusive community for generations to come.