Developing a Night Time Economy Strategy


Inviting Feedback

Wollondilly’s draft Night-Time Economy (NTE) Strategy sets a shared vision, outlines key focus areas, and determines an action plan to help create a stronger night life for Dilly locals and visitors alike.

Shaped by input from the community and businesses, plus research and advice from industry experts, the draft Strategy is currently on Public Exhibition, and we are inviting you to share your feedback below between 8 July and 19 August 2026. You can take a look at the draft Strategy in the documents section.


About Our Draft Strategy

We all know Wollondilly has plenty to offer – from our historic towns and villages and natural landscapes to growing communities and our Performing Arts Centre in Picton which is bringing some excellent talent closer to home. But when the sun goes down, many locals still look beyond the Shire for food, culture, and entertainment.

Working together with our community, we’ve developed this draft Strategy – a plan to make Wollondilly a more vibrant, diverse and better connected place to enjoy after dark.

The draft Strategy highlights Wollondilly’s opportunities, recognises the obstacles, and sets out what we will do, who we will do it with, and when. Through a mix of short, medium and long-term actions, it provides a comprehensive guide to grow our Night-time Economy.

Our Vision

"Spirited after dark, our night-time economy is vibrant, diverse and uniquely local where food, culture and community come together in boutique venues and welcoming spaces that excite the senses – with sights, sounds and flavours. Our Shire offers safe, inclusive and well-connected destinations, enriched by our local charm, where everyone feels enchanted by the night."

Key Pillars

  • Experience
  • Movement
  • Destination
  • Connection
  • Framework


View the Draft Strategy

  • Online: under the ‘Document for Feedback’ tab
  • At Council’s Customer Service Centre: 62 Menangle Street, Picton
  • Wollondilly Library: 42 Menangle Street, Picton, plus the Mobile Library which visits 14 towns and villages across the Shire
  • Via the Dilly Wanderer outreach service, visiting 15 towns and villages across the Shire


Meet the Team & Join Us for a Chat

  • Drop-in Session #1 – The Wilton | Thursday 16 July 2026 | 5–7pm
  • Pop-up Kiosk – Oaks Street, Thirlmere (Coffee & Crumb Co) | Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 12–1.30pm
  • Drop-in Session #2 – Wollondilly Library | Thursday 6 August 2026 | 4–6pm


Give Feedback

  • Via the feedback form below
  • Email council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au quoting reference CM 14764
  • By post: Send written feedback to Wollondilly Shire Council, PO Box 21, Picton NSW 2571
  • In person: Drop off written feedback to Wollondilly Shire Council Customer Service Centre, 62 Menangle Street, Picton


PLUS - Help Give Our Night-time Economy Strategy a Name!

We’re looking for a name that captures Wollondilly’s unique character after dark. Should it reflect our rich history and heritage, highlight the Shire’s exciting future opportunities, or give a playful nod to our local legends and stories?

Share your thoughts and help us choose a name that feels right for our community.




Inviting Feedback

Wollondilly’s draft Night-Time Economy (NTE) Strategy sets a shared vision, outlines key focus areas, and determines an action plan to help create a stronger night life for Dilly locals and visitors alike.

Shaped by input from the community and businesses, plus research and advice from industry experts, the draft Strategy is currently on Public Exhibition, and we are inviting you to share your feedback below between 8 July and 19 August 2026. You can take a look at the draft Strategy in the documents section.


About Our Draft Strategy

We all know Wollondilly has plenty to offer – from our historic towns and villages and natural landscapes to growing communities and our Performing Arts Centre in Picton which is bringing some excellent talent closer to home. But when the sun goes down, many locals still look beyond the Shire for food, culture, and entertainment.

Working together with our community, we’ve developed this draft Strategy – a plan to make Wollondilly a more vibrant, diverse and better connected place to enjoy after dark.

The draft Strategy highlights Wollondilly’s opportunities, recognises the obstacles, and sets out what we will do, who we will do it with, and when. Through a mix of short, medium and long-term actions, it provides a comprehensive guide to grow our Night-time Economy.

Our Vision

"Spirited after dark, our night-time economy is vibrant, diverse and uniquely local where food, culture and community come together in boutique venues and welcoming spaces that excite the senses – with sights, sounds and flavours. Our Shire offers safe, inclusive and well-connected destinations, enriched by our local charm, where everyone feels enchanted by the night."

Key Pillars

  • Experience
  • Movement
  • Destination
  • Connection
  • Framework


View the Draft Strategy

  • Online: under the ‘Document for Feedback’ tab
  • At Council’s Customer Service Centre: 62 Menangle Street, Picton
  • Wollondilly Library: 42 Menangle Street, Picton, plus the Mobile Library which visits 14 towns and villages across the Shire
  • Via the Dilly Wanderer outreach service, visiting 15 towns and villages across the Shire


Meet the Team & Join Us for a Chat

  • Drop-in Session #1 – The Wilton | Thursday 16 July 2026 | 5–7pm
  • Pop-up Kiosk – Oaks Street, Thirlmere (Coffee & Crumb Co) | Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 12–1.30pm
  • Drop-in Session #2 – Wollondilly Library | Thursday 6 August 2026 | 4–6pm


Give Feedback

  • Via the feedback form below
  • Email council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au quoting reference CM 14764
  • By post: Send written feedback to Wollondilly Shire Council, PO Box 21, Picton NSW 2571
  • In person: Drop off written feedback to Wollondilly Shire Council Customer Service Centre, 62 Menangle Street, Picton


PLUS - Help Give Our Night-time Economy Strategy a Name!

We’re looking for a name that captures Wollondilly’s unique character after dark. Should it reflect our rich history and heritage, highlight the Shire’s exciting future opportunities, or give a playful nod to our local legends and stories?

Share your thoughts and help us choose a name that feels right for our community.



  • Night-Time Economy Public Exhibition

    • Please read the draft Strategy.
    • Consider: 
      • What do you think about the proposed vision, pillars and actions? 
      • Do you support the draft Strategy? 
      • What resonates? Anything left out? 
      • Do you have any questions? 
    • Identify the ideas you want to comment on. You can write as much or little as you like, but please be clear, and ensure it relates to this Strategy. Please include page or section numbers where possible.
    • Submit your comments: Either write your submission separately and upload it as a Word file or PDF, or, type your submission into the text box provided. Your thoughtful comments are appreciated.


    Share Your Thoughts

  • Help Name our Strategy!

    We’re looking for a name that captures Wollondilly’s unique character after dark.

    Should it reflect our rich history and heritage, highlight the Shire’s exciting future opportunities, or give a playful nod to our local legends and stories?

    Share your thoughts and help us choose a name that feels right for our community.

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