Outdoor Events Policy: Business Survey

The City of Fremantle is reviewing its Outdoor Events Policy to ensure it continues to support a strong and vibrant events calendar while balancing community amenity.

Events play a vital role in Fremantle’s visitor economy, bringing people into the city, supporting local businesses, and enhancing Fremantle’s profile as a cultural destination.

We’d like to understand how your business experiences and perceives events in Fremantle, and to gather your feedback on the proposed policy changes.

Please make sure you have reviewed the revised Outdoor Events Policy and all related materials before submitting your comments.

We are asking the public to:

Review the revised Outdoor Events Policy, Key Documents and Frequently Asked Questions.
Contribute feedback by completing the survey below.
Provide a written submission or request a 1:1 meeting with a City Officer.

If you would like to meet with City staff before submitting your feedback, please email events@fremantle.wa.gov.au.

Please note, submissions close 5pm AWST, 30 January 2026.

Introduction Questions

First Name

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Last Name

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Which business do you represent?

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What business type best represents your business?

Hospitality/ Food & Beverage

Retail

Accommodation / Tourism

Services / Professional

Arts / Culture / Entertainment

Other (please specify)

Where is your business located?

Fremantle CBD

South Fremantle

East Fremantle

Beaconsfield / Hilton / White Gum Valley

North Fremantle

Other (please specify)

How important are these events (e.g. festivals, concerts, cultural celebrations, markets) to the success of your business and Fremantle’s local economy?

Very important

Extremely important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not at all important

Overall, how do major and large-scale events currently impact your business operations?

Very positive impact (e.g. increased sales, higher foot traffic)

Somewhat positive impact

Somewhat negative impact

Very negative impact

How aware are you of the City’s current event allocation limits and venue usage rules (e.g. how many large events are permitted at Fremantle Oval, Esplanade Reserve, etc.)?

Very aware

Somewhat aware

Not aware

10.

The City proposes to increase the number of large or major events at some venues, and introduce Bruce Lee Oval and Hilton Park as new “bronze” event venues. Overall, how do you feel about this proposal?

Strongly support

Support

Neutral

Oppose

Strongly oppose

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Can you tell us more about your answer?

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How do you think additional events at these venues would affect your business or the broader Fremantle economy?

Significantly positive (would attract more customers/visitors)

Somewhat positive

Neutral

Somewhat negative (e.g. crowding, parking, noise)

Significantly negative

13.

The City is also proposing to remove the formal Expression of Interest (EOI) process for event organisers to simplify approvals and make Fremantle more responsive to new opportunities. Do you support this change?

Strongly support

Support

Neutral

Oppose

Strongly oppose

14.

Can you tell us more about your answer?

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15.

In your view, what should be the City’s top priorities when managing outdoor events? Please rank in order of most important (1) to least important (6).

Maintaining public safety and amenity

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Reducing red tape for organisers

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Keeping events family-friendly and inclusive

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Supporting local businesses and the visitor economy

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Attracting a diverse range of high-quality events

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Minimising noise disruption for residents and traders

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16.

What types of events would you most like to see hosted in Fremantle that would benefit your business or the local economy? Please explain your answer.

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17.

How well do you think Fremantle currently competes with other Perth areas (e.g. Perth CBD, Scarborough, Leederville) as a destination for events?

Much better

Slightly better

About the same

Slightly worse

Much worse

18.

Do you have any other comments or suggestions about how the City can better support the events industry and local businesses through this policy review?

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