Business in Yarra

Yarra Council is committed to building and supporting a strong local economy that provides for an innovative and sustainable community.

There are more than 8700 businesses operating within the municipality, making Yarra home to one of the largest economies in metropolitan Melbourne.

Council’s Economic Development Unit is responsible for the management and implementation of initiatives to support the business community, enhance and promote the municipality as a visitor destination and foster a co-operative culture within Council in its dealings with the business community.

Permits and regulations

Whether you are starting a new business or running an existing one, it's important to find out what Council regulations apply to your business. Council can provide businesses with information, application forms and permits.

Building permits
Busking in Yarra
Footpath trading
Parking permits
Planning applications
Personal care businesses
Set up a food business
Transferring registration of a food business

Current issues

Here are some issues which may be of interest:

Council's next Business Networking Breakfast on Thursday 29 March - register now!
Ban on public drinking remains
Proposed Guidelines for Mobile Food Vans
New public toilets for Fitzroy and Queens Parade
Making more areas smoke-free
Guidelines for sustainable business associations
Special Charge - Queens Parade
Draft Swan Street Structure Plan
Tips for making your business more accessible

Newsletter for local businesses

Council sends out a monthly email newsletter to local businesses, filled with news about local issues and events, and information from government and industry bodies.

Please find below links to recent editions of the newsletter. If you would like to subscribe to have the newsletter emailed directly to you each month, please visit the Yarra Business website which was established by Council and is hosted by an external provider.

December 2011 - Business Ebulletin
November 2011 - Business Ebulletin
October 2011 - Business Ebulletin
September 2011 – Business Ebulletin
August 2011 - Business Ebulletin
July 2011 - Business Ebulletin

Further information
Kim Swinson
Coordinator – Economic Development
9205 5303
Kim.Swinson@yarracity.vic.gov.au