City Centre

The vision of the Newcastle City Centre Business Improvement Association is to act as a facilitator of conversations, projects and initiatives that best serve the changing and diverse needs of an evolving local business community. In practical terms it aims to promote the development, beautification and advancement of local businesses within the area through a coordinated and structured promotion, advocacy and planning program. This Business Improvement Association is provided funding annually from the City of Newcastle to further these goals.

Executive Board Members

  • Jacinta Fintan – Chair - The Wall Station
  • Emily O’Brien - Vice Chair – Newcastle Banana Blossom
  • Kaisa Ioczak – Secretary – Urban Bar
  • Lucy Glover – Treasurer – Kafey Café

Ordinary Committee Members

  • Oliver Hughes – The Greater Group
  • Zackari Watt – Community Member
  • Shanelle Lowe – Chandler Macleod

Constitution

Newcastle BIA Constitution (PDF)

Governing Documents

Upcoming Board Meeting Schedule

The City Centre / Darby Street Business Improvement Association Board meets monthly to plan projects and consider proposals for the development, promotion and beautification of its local business precinct. If you are a business owner or commercial property owner in Newcastle's city centre or Darby Street area, and are interested in either being invited to attend or to present a proposal to a board meeting, please email: [email protected].

MonthDateMeeting Type
June2/6/2025General Meeting 5:30pm
August4/8/2025General Meeting 5:30pm
September8/9/2025General Meeting 5:30pm
October13/10/2025General Meeting 5:30pm
November3/11/2025Annual General Meeting 5:30pm

Meeting Minutes