You may need to get different approvals, permits and licences to run your event.
We will help you identify what Council permits you need.
If you need permits or licences from other government agencies, you will need to organise these.
Alcohol
You must get approval before your guests can consume alcohol in a public place. To do this, we will ask you to complete a Liquor Licence Management Plan. We will review this within 28 days.
If we approve your plan, you may need to apply for a Liquor Licence from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR). They can take up to 60 days to review your request.
Find out more on the VCGLR website.
Alcohol must always be sold, served and consumed responsibly.
Fireworks
If you plan to use fireworks at your event, we will need to review your request. Please complete the Discharge of Fireworks Application Form.
Applications must be lodged at least 28 days prior to the event; otherwise, they may be refused.
Application Fee: $150.00
Permit Fee: $350.00
You must provide:
- Site Plan
- Landowner Approval
- Advise Display Location
- Worksafe Confirmation
- Notification to residents and businesses
- Advise Emergency Service
- * Fire Danger Period - CFA Schedule 14
*Please see the application form for more details.
Additional requirements
Only a licensed pyrotechnician can discharge fireworks. The pyrotechnician must hold public liability insurance of at least $20 million. Read the Discharge of Fireworks Requirements.
You should also check with the Country Fire Authority (CFA) about restrictions on the use of fireworks. This will most likely be the case on total fire ban days.
Temporary structures
Commercial events like festivals or carnivals, and private events like weddings and birthday parties, may be permitted to use temporary structures, but must first obtain Council approval. These structures must meet Australian standards. Examples of temporary structures include:
- marquees
- stages
- seating
- amusement rides
- jumping castles
Part of your event application may require you to have structures inspected by a building surveyor or to include them as part of a Place of Public Entertainment (POPE) application.
Restrictions
You cannot put up temporary structures on a reserve if you need to use pegs. This is due to possible damage to underground water supplies and sprinkler systems. Weights must be used instead.
NOTE: It is recommended that a minimum of 20kg per leg is provided per marquee. For further information, please consult your marquee manufacturer.
Rides and jumping castles
You must seek Council's approval before using amusement activities in a park or public space. Examples of amusement activities include:
- jumping castles
- children’s rides
- mobile zoos
Displaying signs for community events
If you are planning an event and want to display signage to promote it, please submit a Community Event Signage application online.
New Community Event Signage Application
Alternatively, you can download and complete the Community Event Signage application form
Non-community groups (For-profit organisations) will incur an application fee when submitting the permit application. Fees are only charged when the customer makes the initial permit request.
Fees for Non-Community Group
Application Fee: $150.00 (Payable Annually)
Permit Fee: $150.00
The application fee covers subsequent Community Event Signage permit applications lodged for that year. A new application fee will be charged annually.
Applications must be submitted at least five weeks before your event.
Contact us
If you would like further information, please call the Events Unit on 9705 5200 or email events@casey.vic.gov.au.