Public trading permits

Please refer to Events Fees and Charges

Tour supervisors are required to abide by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984. For more information on safe working practices visit the Department of Commerce website.

You do not have exclusive use of an area or route. Should the City approve another event in the area, it may take priority over the space. Applicants will be advised if arrangements will need to be made for alternative locations.

Should the applicant or any of their representatives not comply with the above conditions or the directions of a Council Officer, an infringement may be issued or if appropriate, the City reserves the right to revoke the permit, at its discretion.

• Permits will be limited to a 12 month period initially, however may be revised subject to the number of applications received.
• Please include details of the site office if it is located within the City of Perth.
• Attach a plan of the proposed route with this application.
• It should be noted that some shared paths are under the control of Main Roads and a separate approval may be required from them.
• Maximum of 10 participants per session.
• Maximum vehicle size allowed is 48cm long x 63cm wide.
• All equipment is to be maintained to safe operating standard. All participants must wear high visibility vests and protective helmets.
• Tour supervisor must wear a high visibility vest, clearly identifying the tour company name.
• Tour operators must ensure that their operations and ETP’s comply with provisions of the Road Traffic Code 2000 Part 15 Division 2.

You only require a permit to operate on City of Perth’s reserves and parks if the number of people is more than 15 per session. If the number of people per session is less than 15, you are required to contact the City as terms and conditions for use of the reserves and parks still apply.

Permits for reserves and parks will only be issued from 7am to 7pm (Monday to Saturday). Permits will be limited to a three to six month period initially, however may be revised subject to the number of applications received.

Conditions:

• Personal trainers are required to abide by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984. For more information on safe working practices visit the Department of Commerce website.
• Equipment is not to be erected on the verge or footpath. No equipment is to be hung or otherwise attached to any structures, signs or trees, or staked into the ground.
• Personal equipment is not to be left on the verge or footpath while training. Equipment not permitted includes shade structures, tents, signs, banners, audio systems, lights or generators.
• All permits are issued subject to availability.
• Private property, including fences are not to be used for resistance training or warm up.
• The applicant is responsible for the cleanliness of the site, otherwise a litter infringement may be issued.

The City of Perth recognises the contribution mobile food vendors make to the vibrancy of a city and its communities, and this is reflected in our Mobile Food Trading policy (CP 4.4, August 2024).

The City supports mobile food vendors, to participate in the ‘Mobile Food Trading Program’ with pre-approved trading locations in the city of Perth that enhance the ambience of an area, while ensuring nearby businesses are not adversely impacted. Instead, the mobile food vendors aim to complement the City’s existing food and beverage economy.

To participate in this Program, please review the Mobile Food Trading Guidelines prior submitting a Public Trading Permit Application.

Please be aware that the Mobile Food Trading Program is a self-managed initiative, allowing Public Trading Permit holders to trade on a first-come-first-use basis during the designated trading hours at the listed locations only. As a result, you will not be able to book for a specific location or date to operate.

The following documents are required for assessment, including but not limited to:

• Public Liability Insurance Certificate
• Food Act Registration Certificate from the local government where the business is located
• Food Vendor Notification obtained from the Environmental Health team at the City of Perth
• Food Offering/Menu
• Photo of the food truck/trailer

Public Trading Permits can be issued for between 3 and 12 months with fees on a pro-rata basis (minimum 3 months).

Public Trading Permit fees are:

• $100 application fee - upfront fee at the time of submission
• $1,250 annual fee (pro-rata to apply if less than 1 year, minimum of 3 months)

Food Vendor Notification

A Food Vendor Notification is required if you would like to operate a food stall or food truck at an event in the city.

Note: A Public Trading Application is not required if the sole purpose is to trade at an event within the city. In this case, please submit only a Food Vendor Notification (FVA) to the City of Perth's Environmental Health Team.

A street collection is the "soliciting of funds or contributions and the selling and offering for sale of any button, badge, token, or other similar thing for the purpose of raising funds or contributions" in a public street or thoroughfare.

The City of Perth does not issue Street Collection Permits,this applications can be made to: Street collections | Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (commerce.wa.gov.au)

Should you require to set up infrastructure (stalls, tables, etc.), then you may also require an Event site, approved by the City of Perth. 

Please contact the Activity Approvals team on 08 9461 3333 to discuss obtaining an event site. 

The City of Perth Local Laws provide management and regulation of trading activities, street entertainment, and obstructions in any street or public place.

In the interest of safety and accessibility, a Public Trading permit is required for business premises using barriers for pedestrian management on the footpath.

To support this legislative requirement, the City has agreed to waive the $100.00 application fee.

Please contact Activity Approvals team at [email protected] to discuss your requirements.