Coffee carts, pop-up food vendors, fitness classes and alfresco dining could soon become easier to set up in Mosman Park, with the Town of Mosman Park proposing a new policy designed to simplify trading in public spaces.

The Town will soon be seeking community feedback on a draft Trading in Public Places Policy, which brings together all forms of public place trading under one clear set of rules, making the process simpler, fairer and more consistent for businesses

Deputy Mayor Andrew Maurice says the Town receives a wide range of requests to trade in public spaces and welcomes the draft policy as a practical step forward for the local economy.

“We want Mosman Park to be a place where good ideas can get off the ground without unnecessary red tape. This policy gives traders a clear pathway and gives our community confidence that public spaces will be activated in a way that’s safe, fair, and enjoyable for everyone.”

“We’re not just cutting red tape – we’re replacing a patchwork of old rules with something that actually works for traders, residents, and visitors alike.”

“This draft policy strikes the right balance between supporting local businesses and protecting what makes our public spaces work,” Deputy Mayor Maurice said.

The draft policy maintains important safeguards for pedestrians and residents. Alfresco dining areas must keep a minimum 1.5-metre clearance for foot traffic and a 0.6-metre setback from the kerb.

Under the policy, operating hours must be aligned with the surrounding area’s zoning requirements.

Public comment on the draft policy will be open in mid-July on yoursay.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au. Feedback from the community will be considered before the policy returns to Council for final adoption.

If the new policy is given the green light, the Town’s existing Mobile Food Trading Policy and Alfresco Dining in Public Thoroughfares Policy will be formally revoked.