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Operating a business can be challenging. Staying up-to-date on industry trends and opportunities can give you confidence and your business direction. 

Any Ballarat business that sells food or drink must register their food premises with us.  Our officers will inspect your premises and issue a certificate of Food Act Registration. Once received, you can handle food for sale at your premises.

Congratulations on starting your business in Ballarat.    We understand that navigating through government can be challenging. That’s why we have established the Business Concierge Service.    This service will help you become operational as soon as possible by assisting you:  Through the permit application process  Engage with the different City of Ballarat departments  Understand grants available  Conn...

The decision to expand your business can be both exciting and daunting.     We’re here to help you understand what may be required to increase your business operations.     Our Business Concierge Service is available to assist you navigate through government to grow your business.   Who can I talk to about Business Concierge Service?  Contact our Business Engagement Officer on 03 5320 5500 or by emailing econo...

It has never been a better time to consider establishing your business in Ballarat.   As the largest city in Western Victoria and the third largest and fastest growing in Victoria, Ballarat is a city that has so much to offer business and industry.    You can discover everything our city has to offer business via our dedicated business and industry website. Who can I talk to about my business aspirations?   The City of Ballarat’s...

Call our Environmental Health team on 5320 5500 to discuss your proposal and how to register your business following the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008. You must be registered to operate a: residential accommodation hotel hostel student dormitory holiday camp rooming house hairdressing beauty or beauty therapy parlour colonic irrigation tattooing ear-piercing any other business that involved penetration of the...

Events across the region are always looking for additional support. Find out more about how you can get involved.

We provide residential and street litter waste collection services. If you need your business waste collected, you will need to contact a private waste service. 

Owners have a responsibility to maintain a clean and sanitary business. Our Environmental Health team inspects and monitors public health concerns to ensure Ballarat businesses follow legislation.

Ballarat celebrates a local holiday in place of the Melbourne Cup holiday.   In 2019, Council decided on Friday 8 November. This date will be confirmed in the Victorian Gazette following approval by the Minister for Small Business and Local Government.   See Business Victoria - Public Holidays for a full list.