Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
Check if you need a licence before applying and paying. Find out what you need to apply and check the outdoor dining rules.
You will need a licence for all outdoor dining areas on public land, including footpaths, streets, squares, parks, or recreational areas.
If you are the new owner of a business with a current outdoor dining licence, you will need to change the ownership details of the outdoor dining licence.
If your restaurant, bar or cafe has an outdoor dining licence, that space must now be smokefree.
Get smokefree signs for your outdoor dining areas