ABOUT THE GEORGE STREET ASSOCIATION

The GSA was established in 1952 to represent the interests and concerns of the diverse elements who live and work in the Street and adjoining streets. The association co-ordinates with the many City Centre bodies; the Cockburn Association, other street and district associations and the UN Heritage local organisation to lobby the City Council on matters of concern to the area. The Association has a Council with one of its members sitting on the City Centre Retail Forum.

In recent years the GSA has co-ordinated and raised funds to provide, in conjunction with the City Council, street Christmas decorations; has voiced opinion concerning road traffic management schemes and will monitor closely the installation of the tram system and Business Improvement District (BID). It is the Association’s policy to establish close links with all parties to ensure the Street interests receive their due care and attention.

The Council meets every two months and members are very welcome to attend, the AGM is held in early May during which notable City personalities are invited to address the meeting.

MISSION
To Protect, Promote, and help Prosper the interests of our retailers and businesses.

OBJECTIVES
• To act as a conduit for disseminating and providing information to our members

• To engage with local authorities, as a single body, representing the views of our member on topical debates.

• To promote and advertise the unique benefits of our Street.

• To support our local police in crime prevention and safety initiatives

• To encourage a sense of street community by helping to arrange communal events.