We have a significant and positive update following our appearance before the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 11 2025.

Angela Cascarino, Katie McLaughlin, and Alicia Carpenter all addressed the Council meeting, lending a collective voice in strong support of the Officer’s Recommendation (pp. 125-128) released on November 4 2025. This report proposes a revised hiring fee model for the Town Hall Theatre designed to better support locally based, not-for-profit arts and cultural groups and organisations within the Macarthur region, like CTGi.

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Key Outcome from the Ordinary Council Meeting (Item 8.13)

Page 13 of the Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes confirms the item was successfully debated with the motion being carried unanimously, resulting in the following crucial resolution:

1. Formal Recognition of CTGi's Contribution: The Council formally recognised that the recent management changes have impacted existing community groups, explicitly acknowledging the longstanding contribution of CTGi and expressing appreciation for our dedication as voluntary stewards of the theatre over many years. This is a significant affirmation of our history and values.
    

2. Endorsement of New Model: The Council formally endorsed the proposed revised hiring fee model for the Town Hall Theatre, specifically acknowledging the needs of the Campbelltown Theatre Group and other locally based, not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations.

Crucially, the next step is the commencement of a 28-day public consultation period on these revised fees. This means the Council is officially moving forward, and the community will have a formal opportunity to provide feedback. If no significant objections are raised, the new, more equitable fees will be implemented shortly after the consultation period concludes.

This is a major step forward, and it validates the collective energy and effort put in by the CTGi community to have our voice heard.