Council manages a range of locations that may be suitable for the operation of community markets, subject to approval under the Markets on Council Owned and Managed Land Policy. These locations can be viewed under the Council Owned Land Locations – Map.

Market activities on Council land are required to be coordinated by an event organiser or market operator, who is responsible for the overall management of the event, including stallholder coordination, site setup, compliance, and community considerations.

Applicants seeking to hold a market must review the relevant policy and submit an  Event Application Form for assessment. Applications will be considered in accordance with Council requirements, site suitability, and existing bookings or operational constraints. We advise that any proposed applicants contact Council to discuss their proposal in the first instance.

For further information or assistance with the application process, please contact Council via email at council@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au or by phone on 4221 6111.

Please note: Applications must be submitted by the event organiser. Individual stallholder enquiries are not assessed under this process.