Approval to Engage in a Trade or Business on Community Land - City of Parramatta Council - NSW - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You may need this approval if you intend to engage in a trade or business on community land. For example, activities in a park, street or beach. A trade or business is any profession, trade or employment which includes the hiring or selling of goods, services, wares or merchandise.

An example of when you may need this approval is if you are a fitness professional and intend to conduct outdoor fitness training on community land.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Trainers seeking approval for the use of public open space in the Parramatta Local Government area to provide organised group fitness and personal training activities must meet the essential criteria specified to be eligible for a permit.

Certification in having completed accredited courses specific to the type of activity to be instructed which are endorsed by Fitness Australia and/or VETAB providers such as TAFE and Universities
Current Senior First Aid Certificate with CPR component
Current Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) approved Public Liability Insurance for a minimum of $10 million with Parramatta City Council nominated on the policy as an interested party
Registration as a professional with Fitness Australia
Sign in sheet
Pre-exercise form
Risk assessment plan (an example can be viewed on Fitness Australia's website).

Commencement

Winter season permit - March to September.

Summer season permit - September to March.

Duration

Permits are valid for 26 weeks and you will need to renew your permit at the end of each season.

Fees

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	Fees will vary depending on your circumstances. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Forms

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Application for Approval - PDF (Opens in new window)

Other resources

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Guidelines for Organised or Commercial Group Fitness and Personal Training - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 1993 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Local Government (General) Regulations 2021 New South Wales

Administering agency

City of Parramatta Council

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

General Enquiries

City of Parramatta Council
New South Wales
Operating address:	PHIVE Building 126 Church Street Parramatta, New South Wales 2150
Mailing address:	PO BOX 32 Parramatta, New South Wales 2124
Phone:	02 9806 5050
Phone:	1300 617 058
Email:	council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Website:	City of Parramatta Council (Opens in new window)

Approval to Engage in a Trade or Business on Community Land - City of Parramatta Council - New South Wales