Sustainable Outdoor Events

A variety of outdoor events are held in Mosman such as fairs, fun runs and walks, sporting events and performances.

Outdoor events under 50 people do not require approval or notification to Council.

All events of over 50 people held on land owned by or managed by Council must abide by the Sustainable Event Management Policy and complete the Sustainable Event Management Plan.

• Sustainable Event Management Policy (316 kB)
• Special Event Management - Policy Statement & Operations Manual (782 kB)
• Guide and Sustainable Event Management Plan for External Organisations (197 kB)

For outdoor events over 50 and under 250 people, please refer to Bookings for events of more than 50 people.

Special Events

For outdoor events over 250 people, Mosman Council’s Special Events Policy and Operations Manual applies and the event is considered as a Special Event. If the Special Event is to be held on land owned by or managed by Council, an Application to Conduct a Special Event is to be completed and approval gained.

• Special Event Management - Policy Statement & Operations Manual (782 kB)
• Application to Conduct a Special Event (392 kB)
• Sustainable Event Management Plan (994 kB)

Other forms are available in conjunction with special events:

• Application to Erect a Marquee on Council Controlled Land for Special Events
• Application to Erect an Amusement Device on Council Controlled Land for Special Events
• Application for Hiring of Keys for Special Events
• Application for the Installation of Public Banner/s
• Traffic Management Plan (9 kB)

Please note for processing of event applications, the minimum period required between lodgement of an application and the staging of an event is as follows:

• A event over 250 people and under 1000 (Minor special event) – 3 months
• A event over 1000 people (Major special event) – 6 months

For events over 250 that is held in or through Mosman but not on Council land, please notify Council of the event details.

Food Stalls

Food stall holders are required to operate in accordance with the Food Act 2003 and associated Regulations. Council has information on the requirements that must be met by the operators of any food stall. Council’s Environmental Health Officer inspects food stalls on the days of operation to ensure compliance with Council guidelines, and the relevant legislation.

• Food Registration Form for Single Stall at Special Event (90 kB)
• Food Registration Form for Multiple Stalls at Special Event (451 kB)

Enquiries: events@mosman.nsw.gov.au