Appeals on Streets/Footpaths Permit

An Appeals on Streets/Footpaths Permit is required if you wish to appeal for public donations on the footpath, street, parkland, playground or in any other public place.

This permit is required under Council Policy No. 12.4.  You can download a copy from the RELATED DOWNLOADS box to the right of this page.

Who Can Apply?

Public Appeal Permits are generally granted for charitable organisations, local non-profit groups and other organisations whose activities will benefit the City of Whittlesea.

Charitable organisations are those who use the proceeds from fundraising activities to relieve poverty, suffering or social distress. Non-profit groups generally provide a service to the community and aim to enhance the wellbeing of residents.

Permit Conditions

There are a number of requirements that must be met when running a public appeal.

• Each public appeal site must have at least one ‘supervisor’ who should keep a copy of the relevant permit with them and produce it when requested by the Police or a Council officer.
• Each public appeal site must have appropriate signage in place
• If the public appeal will take place outside a shop, proof of the business owner’s permission must be provided.
• People involved with the public appeal must wear highly visible clothing.
• All activities must obey the Road Rules Victoria and the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999.
• No inconvenience can be caused to pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
• The public appeal must not take place in locations with tram services.
• The closest Victoria Police Station must be told when the public appeal will take place.

Council is not liable for any property damage, injury or financial loss arising out of the conduct of the public appeal.

How to Apply for a Permit

An application for a Public Appeal Permit must be made in writing. Include the name and description of the organisation, the date, duration and details of the planned appeal and the intended use of the funds raised.

The organisation must take out a public liability insurance policy for at least $5 million in the joint names of the Council and the organisation. This must be current for the period of the public appeal and insure the organisation and Council against any actions, costs, claims or damages which may arise in relation to the appeal. A copy of the policy should be provided with the application.

The application must be received by Council at least one month before the proposed date of the public appeal. However, applications submitted more than three months before the proposed date will not be accepted.

Application Approval

You should receive your permit within seven days.

Appeals on Streets/Footpaths Permits are temporary and are valid only for the duration of the appeal.

Need More Information?

For more information, contact the Local Laws Department on 9217 2100.