Itinerant Trading (Mobile or Temporary Businesses)

Once Council has received the completed permit application, an authorised officer will arrange a site visit to determine if the permit(s) can be approved. If approved, the permit(s) will be subject to a number of conditions, including, but not limited to:

1. Ensure the site and surrounding area is left in a clean and tidy condition.
2. The permit will remain in force unless there are adverse reports from any agency (VicPolice or Vicroads)
3. All sales are to be made from the side of the food van facing the footpath only unless otherwise agreed in writing by an Authorised officer of the Council.
4. Any power cords that may provide power to the food van be taped to the ground to prevent a tripping hazard.
5. This permit does not cover advertising signage. If you wish to have signage on show, an Advertising Sign Permit must be applied for.
6. The vehicle must not cause any obstruction or annoyance to any member of the public or vehicles. It must be positioned to the satisfaction of an Authorised Officer of the Council.
7. The Permit Holder shall at all times during the agreed Term, be the holder of a current Public Liability Policy of Insurance in respect of the activities specified herein in the name of the Applicant providing coverage for a minimum sum of $20,000,000 (twenty million dollars or more). During the Permit Term if the policy (Public Liability) has been renewed, a certificate of currency must be provided to the Council within 5 working days of the renewal date. The Public Liability Policy shall be effected with an insurer approved by the Council.
8. The Permit Holder must provide the Council with a current certificate of currency (Public Liability) as proof of cover at all times during the agreed Term of the permit. The Certificate of Currency will be the only document accepted as proof of insurance and must be attached / included with the permit application form.
9. The Public Liability Policy shall cover such risks and be subject only to such conditions and exclusions as are approved by the Council. These conditions shall extend to cover the Council against all actions, costs, claims for personal injury, property damage, charges, expenses, penalties, demands and damages whatsoever which may be brought, made or claimed against them in connection with the Permit Holders performance or purported performance of its obligations under this Permit and be directly related to the negligent acts, errors or omission of the Permit Holder.
10. The permit holder must have a current Food Vehicle Registration with a Council and have a copy of the registration with the food vehicle at all times.
11. An Authorised Officer of the Council can at any time, change or withdraw any permit.
12. The Council reserves the right to change any or all of these conditions including the addition of any other condition.
13. Failure to comply with the requirement of a permit or of the conditions attached to the permit may result in an infringement notice being issued. The penalty for an infringement notice is 2 penalty units ($200.00).
14. The permit is non-transferable and cannot be reassigned. In the event the business is sold or subleased the permit becomes invalid and a new permit must be entered into.
15. The permit is not valid during annual festivals, parades or special events that are located within or around the event precinct in accordance with the Greater Shepparton City Councils Itinerant Trader Policy. The permit holder may only trade if invited to take part in the event.
16. The permit holder must at all times comply with the Greater Shepparton City Councils Itinerant Trader Policy and permit unless otherwise agreed in writing by an Authorised officer of the Council.