Seasonal Trading Policy: Survey

We invite you to share your feedback to help shape the future of the seasonal and temporary trading in Fremantle.

Please make sure you have reviewed the revised Season Trading Policy and all related materials in the Key Documents section before submitting your comments

Before Council makes its final decision, we are asking the community to:

Review the draft Seasonal & Temporary Trading Policy and supporting information via the Key Documents section.
Complete the survey on via the project page to provide your feedback.
Provide a written submission or request a 1:1 or group meeting with a City Officer.

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

Please note, submissions close 5pm AWST, 22 May 2026.

Introduction Questions

First Name

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Last Name

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Where do you live?

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Beaconsfield

Fremantle (Central)

Hilton

North Fremantle

O'Connor

Samson

South Fremantle

White Gum Valley

Other (please specify)

Please tell us about you. Which of the following do you identify as? Select all that apply.

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Resident

Ratepayer

Renter

Business Owner

Visitor

Other (please specify)

Previous Seasonal Trading Policy & Program

Were you aware that the City regulates seasonal and temporary trading on public land?

Very aware

Somewhat aware

Not aware

In your opinion, how effective was the previous Seasonal Trading Program?

Very effective

Somewhat effective

Not effective

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In your opinion, how effective was the previous Unique Food Vehicle Program?

Very effective

Somewhat effective

Not effective

Unsure

Can you tell us more about your answers?

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10.

If your business currently participates or has previously participated in the City's Season Trading Program, what factors most influence your decision to be involved? (Select all that apply)

Ability to reach new customers

Potential to increase sales

Exposure and brand visibility

Previous experience with the program

Other (please specify)

Seasonal Trading in Fremantle - Visitor Profiles

11.

The following list contains areas where seasonal or temporary trading usually occurs. What are the top 3 locations that you visit?

Bather's Beach (hardstand)

Bather's Beach (south of Kidogo Arthouse)

South Beach Dog Beach

Port Beach North

Port Beach South

Mountain Bike Trail hardstand, Booyeembarra Park

Parmelia Park (hardstand on verge)

Samson Park (verge area)

Gilbert Fraser Reserve (verge area)

Esplanade Park (grass near Youth Zone)

12.

How often do you visit the locations you've selected?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Never

13.

What are your main reasons for visiting the areas where seasonal or temporary trading usually occurs? Select your top 3.

Recreation

Shopping

Dining or hospitality

Events

Exercising

Work or commuting

Tourism/ showing visitors the area

Other (please specify)

14.

How appropriate do you feel conducting seasonal and temporary trading is in the following locations?

Beaches

Very appropriate

Somewhat appropriate

Not appropriate at all

Unsure

Foreshore and parks/reserves

Very appropriate

Somewhat appropriate

Not appropriate at all

Unsure

High-traffic visitor areas

Very appropriate

Somewhat appropriate

Not appropriate at all

Unsure

Residential precincts

Very appropriate

Somewhat appropriate

Not appropriate at all

Unsure

Heritage areas

Very appropriate

Somewhat appropriate

Not appropriate at all

Unsure

15.

In your view, what types of seasonal or temporary trading would most benefit Fremantle? Select your top 3.

Food vendors

Equipment hire (e-bikes, scooters, surf gear, beach chairs etc.)

Wellness and recreation (yoga, fitness classes)

Arts and crafts

Tourism services

Pop up retail

Entertainment or cultural activities

Other (please specify)

16.

Can you tell us more about your answer?

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17.

How important are each of the following principles to you?

Sustainability (power, water, waste self sufficiency)

Very important

Somewhat important

Not important

Not competing with existing businesses

Very important

Somewhat important

Not important

Focus on leisure and recreation

Very important

Somewhat important

Not important

Adding vibrancy to public space

Very important

Somewhat important

Not important

Supporting small business innovation

Very important

Somewhat important

Not important

Aligning with Fremantle’s brand

Very important

Somewhat important

Not important

18.

What does a sustainable trader look like to you?

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19.

How do you feel seasonal and temporary trading improves, reduces, or has no impact on the following:

Experience of public spaces

Improves

No change

Reduces

Unsure

Sense of place and vibrancy

Improves

No change

Reduces

Unsure

Ability to access pathways, parks and foreshore areas

Improves

No change

Reduces

Unsure

20.

Have you ever experienced any negative impacts from seasonal or temporary traders?

Yes

If yes, please specify:

21.

What would make you more likely to interact with seasonal or temporary traders? Select your top 3.

More variety

Longer operating hours

Better locations

Improved amenities (shade, seating, bins)

More sustainable practices

Higher quality offerings

Clearer signage and visibility

Events or programmed activities/activations

22.

Can you tell us why?

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23.

Overall, how supportive are you of the City allowing seasonal and temporary trading on public land?

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Very supportive

Somewhat supportive

Neutral

Not very supportive

Not supportive at all

24.

Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding the proposed changes to the Seasonal Trading Policy?

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25.

Please upload any additional attachments here.