Council has resolved to prepare and place on public exhibition a draft Busking Policy. A copy of the draft Policy can be found to the right in the Document Library.

About the Policy

Strathfield Council supports artists and performers, and values the vibrancy, vitality and cultural expression that they bring to Strathfield.

The purpose of this Policy is to provide a framework that supports artists and performers and monitors and mitigates any risks which could arise from busking. This policy supports the Strathfield Council’s Community Strategic Plan to facilitate and support cultural and learning programs and activities.

The Policy provides the conditions under which busking is permitted in Strathfield Council on Council owned or managed properties.

The objectives of this policy are to:

  1. Encourage performances that enhance the vibrancy, vitality, and cultural expression of artists and performers in the Strathfield Local Government Area (LGA)
  2. Support creative communities by providing accessible opportunities for artists to showcase their work in public spaces.
  3. Enhance public spaces as vibrant destinations that attract visitors and contribute to economic activity.
  4. Position busking as a tool for placemaking, creating attractive public areas that encourage foot traffic, support local businesses, and strengthen Strathfield LGA’s identity as a lively, culturally rich destination.
  5. Provide a framework to ensure busking activities are supported and managed whilst maintaining the well-being and safety of Buskers, and the broader community.
  6. To ensure that Buskers do not present a hazard or obstruction to pedestrians or motorists or the efficiency of a road or traffic control devices.
  7. To ensure the busking contains appropriate content.
  8. Ensure busking is managed in a coordinated approach and does not result in a proliferation of busking in any one area.

Have your Say

You are invited to provide feedback on the draft Mobile Food Vending Vehicle Policy.

By email, to council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

By mail, addressed to Strathfield Council, PO Box 120, Strathfield NSW 2135. Please mark your submission Draft Busking Policy – Public Exhibition

Last day to provide feedback is Tuesday 11 February 2025.

What happens next?

The feedback received will be incorporated into the final policy which will be considered by Council.