General News
12 September, 2023
Dozens sign up to footpath compliance
MORE than two dozen Loddon businesses have acted to comply with shire regulations on display of goods on footpaths. The council has received 22 applications from businesses plus fee waiver requests from community groups since the crackdown began in...
MORE than two dozen Loddon businesses have acted to comply with shire regulations on display of goods on footpaths.
The council has received 22 applications from businesses plus fee waiver requests from community groups since the crackdown began in July.
Shire operations directions Steven Phillips said: “A reminder letter has been sent to 14 premises that are placing items on the footpath or nature strip without having a current permit or application.
“Several proprietors have been in contact with council staff to clarify the requirements and staff have met with four businesses onsite to discuss specific situations,” he said.
“Some proprietors have decided not to put things out anymore; this is not council’s desired outcome.
“Ultimately, we want all businesses to be able to utilise the public space outside their premises in a way that complies with a valid permit.”
Council’s crackdown to have compliance with state and federal disability legislation met with opposition from some traders who have stopped displaying goods.