FOOTPATH trading fees will be scrapped for the next 12 months across the Morning Peninsula, giving businesses a huge boost as part of the shire’s new footpath trading policy.The decision was endorsed at the council’s 14 October meeting, marking the first major update to the shire’s footpath trading policy since 2008. The 12-month “amnesty period” means all application fees for outdoor trading will be waived as the new policy is rolled out.According to the shire, the move aims to revitalise town centres, give street-front businesses more flexibility and encourage vibrant, welcoming public spaces. “By waiving permit fees for the next…
Wednesday, October 29
