Public Licensing
The following forms linked below can be downloaded, printed, filled in and posted, or brought into the Planning and Environment Team in Alexandra.
If you require any assistance with these forms, please contact our Environmental Health Officer,
Phone: (03) 440 0658
Stand/Stall in a Public Place
If you are intending to sell food from any stall, you will need the approval from Council's Environmental Health Officer. For some general helpful information about selling food from stalls see this Ministry of Primary Industries' webpage selling food from stalls & local markets. You can also read Council's Guidelines for a Food Stall.
Sandwich Boards/Footpath Signs
Council acknowledges that businesses may wish to display signs on the footpath to advertise and attract potential customers. Such signs are also useful to the public and can add to the vitality of retail areas. Under Council's Roading Policy each business is permitted one display board.
An additional sandwich board permit allows businesses to have an additional sign while still keeping footpath safe to use.
- Roading Policies (see section 18 Advertising on Roads)
- Application for Sandwich Boards, Flags and Goods on Footpaths
Al Fresco Dining / Outdoor Dining
Restaurant and cafes may place tables and chairs on any area directly outside their premises without further permission from Council. However, Council reserves that right to prohibit or terminate use of any footpath use if it does not comply with Council's Roading Policies (section 16 Alfresco Dining).
Amusement Devices
Amusement Devices Permit Information
Certain amusement devices, including Merry-go-rounds, Ferris wheels, ghost trains, roller coasters, trailblazers, Mini Jeeps and similar attractions, require a permit to operate.
Application Process
To ensure the safety and compliance of your event, please apply for a permit to operate an amusement device by following the link below.
Apply online HERE
Expired Certificates
If your device's certificate has expired, please ensure you obtain a renewal certificate from the Department of Labour before operating.
