Intersection collections and door knocking

Intersection collection and door knocking permits are available for charitable organisations and non-profit groups whose activities will benefit the residents of the municipality. 

How to apply

Email

Step 1.Check the location

Council is unable to provide permission for intersection collections on VicRoads controlled roads.  Contact VicRoad for permission or call them on 13 11 71

Step 2.Have supporting documents ready

When lodging the you will need to also provide:

  • a copy of your current public liability insurance for a minimum of $20 million
  • Proof that your organisation is a charity and/or not-for-profit 

Step 3.Download the application form

Application for intersection collections and door knocking permit(PDF, 192KB)

Step 4.Email your application 

Email your completed application and supporting documents to locallaws@swanhill.vic.gov.au

Mail

Step 1.Check the location

Council is unable to provide permission for intersection collections on VicRoads controlled roads.  Contact VicRoad for permission or call them on 13 11 71.

Step 2.Have supporting documents ready

When lodging the you will need to also provide:

  • a copy of your current public liability insurance for a minimum of $20 million
  • Proof that your organisation is a charity and/or not-for-profit 

Step 3.Download the application form

Application for intersection collections and door knocking permit(PDF, 192KB)

Step 4.Mail your application and supporting documents to

Swan Hill Rural City Council
PO Box 488
Swan Hill
VIC 3585

In person

Step 1.Check the location

Council is unable to provide permission for intersection collections on VicRoads controlled roads.  Contact VicRoad for permission or call them on 13 11 71.

Step 2.Have supporting documents ready

When lodging the you will need to also provide:

  • a copy of your current public liability insurance for a minimum of $20 million
  • Proof that your organisation is a charity and/or not-for-profit 

Step 3.Download the application form

Application for intersection collections and door knocking permit(PDF, 192KB)

Step 4.Bring your completed application and supporting documents to

Customer service

45 Splatt Street
Swan Hill
VIC 3585

72 Herbert Street
Robinvale
VIC 3549

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Fees

Permits for intersection collection and door knocking are free of charge for charitable organisations and non-profit groups whose activities will benefit the residents of the municipality.

Conditions placed on approved permits

  • The permit holder must maintain a policy of public liability insurance to the value of at least $20 million, during the entire term of the permit
  • Any alterations to the permit must have written authorisation from Council
  • Items placed on the footpath must comply with Council’s Community Local Law No.2
  • Council reserves the right to alter or cancel the permit should any breech occur
  • Items on the footpath must be placed directly outside the premises to which the permit relates
  • There must be a minimum 1.8 metre clearance between the building or property line and anything on the footpath at all times
  • Under no circumstances, should any goods, advertising signs, displays, ancillary items, tables and chairs be placed against the shopfront window
  • There must be a minimum 0.7 metre clearance from the kerbside at all times
  • Advertising signs and displays must be removed from the footpath during extreme weather conditions
  • Advertising signs must be no more than 1.0 metre high and 800 millimetres wide
  • Public seating, rubbish bins and other public facilities must remain accessible at all times
  • All items must be removed from the footpath at the end of each business day

Contact us

Phone

03 5036 2333

 

Email

locallaws@swanhill.vic.gov.au

 

Location

45 Splatt Street
Swan Hill
VIC 3585
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