This consultation is now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the proposed policy and framework. You can read a summary of this feedback in the Community Consultation Report.

Council endorsed the Festivals and Events Framework and the updated Community Managed Events on Council Land Policy at the Council Meeting on 25 June 2024.

Changes made to the final policy in response to feedback included a reduction to the processing timeframe of permits for Low Impact Events, and measures to ensure cost-neutrality of commercial events.

Further feedback has been incorporated into internal operational documents. This includes minimising any impact on amenity for community; ensuring a fair and unbiased events assessment process; improving disability and diverse community access to events; and preferencing local trader participation for food and beverage offerings where possible.

If you are interested in holding your own event on Council land, please find further information about permits on our Event Permits webpage. For information about what’s on in Moonee Valley, or to express interest in participating in MVCC’s Summer Festival Season, please see our Events webpage.

Background

Council is committed to being a city with things to see and do. The results of our Igniting Creativity in Moonee Valley Strategy consultation told us our community is increasingly ‘looking local’ for arts and cultural activities to engage and take part in.

The Strategy identified the need to develop a Festivals and Events Framework. This Framework will guide the priorities for festivals and events in Moonee Valley. Events included will be those delivered by Council as well as by potential community, commercial and private providers.

Supporting the Framework is the Community Managed Events on Council Land Policy. This Policy outlines how Council supports a rich program of festivals and events across the city to showcase our cultural institutions, natural attractions and vibrant activity precincts. These events celebrate local cultures, stimulate economic activity and attract visitors and tourists.

Community consultation

Between 25 October and 28 January 2024, Council invited community feedback on the proposed policy and framework. Community could have their say via a survey, email, telephone or in writing. Forty community members provided feedback via the survey.

Are you interested in applying for an Event Permit now? We would be delighted to receive your application!

Did you know that on 25 July 2023, Council endorsed a Trial Commercial Events Policy. If you're a commercial entity interested in holding an outdoor event on council owned or managed land you can head straight to our Event Permits webpage to apply for your permit now!

If you would like to find out more about our consultation on the Trial Commercial Events Policy, you can check out that Your Say page to review the feedback received and view the final Trial Commercial Events Policy.