The draft policy went to Council on 18 July 2023. At the meeting, the following was resolved:

1. The updated Business Use of Footpath Policy be adopted.

2. Negotiations with the applicable approval holders with fixed structures upon the footway commence in accordance with the information contained in the report.

Read the meeting agenda and minutes and take a look at the adopted Business Use of Footpath Policy.

Proposed Use of Footpath Dining

Council’s Business Use of Public Footpath Policy has been updated to reflect criteria about permanent structures.

The draft policy sets out specific requirements relating to footpath furniture and displaying goods without compromising the safety of the public area. The draft policy was placed on public exhibition from 7 March - 4 April 2023.