Potential mobile food vendors are being encouraged to apply for a two-year permit to operate a food service on Council owned roads and other public places within the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area (LGA).
Expressions of Interest (EOI) opened on Monday 31 March 2024 for the 20 permits available under Council's Mobile Food Vendors Trading in Public Place Policy (POL 062).
Economic Development Officer Sue Hanrahan said Council is seeking applications from qualified and suitable mobile food vendors from within the LGA, who meet the selection criteria outlined in the Policy.
"I'm confident we will see many of our existing operators applying to renew their permits for another 24 months," Ms Hanrahan said.
"We are also keen to see some new faces throw their hats into the ring and bring even more diversity to the range of mobile food and beverage outlets currently on offer.
"It also provides an opportunity for those thinking about opening a bricks and mortar operation to test the market with their business concept."
The Mobile Food Vendor initiative was introduced in December 2019 after a five-month trial.
In November 2022, in response to the increasing demand for mobile food, the cap on the maximum number of permits was increased from 15 to 20, and the duration of the permits extended from 12 months to 24 months.
The permits allow vendors to operate on Council owned and managed land, such as roads and other public places between 6am to 10pm, provided they remain 200 metres from a bricks and mortar food and beverage premises.
"This initiative has been a great addition to our city, with the mobile food vendors out and about in our suburbs and villages, and at community events and popular parks and public spaces," Ms Hanrahan.
"They have played an important role in encourage the use of parks and reserves and other public spaces by making them more attractive and vibrant destinations for visitors and residents alike."
Expressions of Interest are open until 2pm on Friday 30 May 2025.
