Wingecarribee Shire Council

What you need to know

Annual food business registration required, renewed each financial year. SOT required per trading location. Trading on public land and at events requires separate approval from Council. Covers Bowral, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Berrima, Robertson, Bundanoon, Moss Vale areas — the Southern Highlands is a major food and wine destination with very active market scene (Berrima Markets, Bowral Farmers Market, Tulip Time Festival). Private land: owner permission required. EHO inspection frequency depends on food risk. Food Safety Supervisor required for high-risk food. Contact: 02 4868 0888 or council@wsc.nsw.gov.au. FEE STRUCTURE (2026-27, confirmed from adopted Council fees schedule — RETAIL — OUTDOOR DINING & GOODS ON FOOTPATH section): Section 68 approval to engage in a trade or business on community land (mobile food businesses): $174/yr (up from $167 in 2025-26, +4.2%). This is the annual public-land trading approval fee; it applies to mobile food businesses of all risk types as a flat rate.