Proposed Public Trading, Events and Commercial Filming Bylaw

Feedback closed at 4:00pm on Monday 13 July 2026

A busy outdoor market with multiple canopy stalls on both sides, with people browsing and buying fresh produce and plants.

We wanted to hear your views on a proposed new Public Trading, Events and Commercial Filming Bylaw to replace parts of our expiring Public Places Bylaw.

The proposed new bylaw seeks to support the use and enjoyment of public places by minimising public safety risks, nuisance and misuse of Council-controlled land, structures and infrastructure associated with organised activities in public places.

It proposes an enabling framework to regulate things in public places, including: 

  • trading – markets, stalls and outdoor hospitality
  • events
  • commercial filming
  • busking. 

The proposal also includes a proposed new set of Outdoor Hospitality Guidelines.

Read more about the proposal and the draft bylaw: 

Statement of Proposal – Public Trading, Events and Commercial Filming Bylaw(PDF, 998KB)

Feedback closed

Feedback closed at 4:00pm on Monday 13 July 2026. 

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Council will then deliberate on all the information provided and make a final decision on the proposal.

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