FOOD vans could see their Launceston City Council fees almost tripled under a new policy proposal.
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In a matter to be discussed at the council's Strategic Planning and Policy Committee meeting today, a policy review has recommended increasing the annual permit fee from $351 to about $1000.
The mobile food vendors operating on public roads policy was reviewed last year, which included a public consultation period.
As it is food vans are charged in accordance with council's on-street dining charges which equates to $39 per square metre or a $351 annual charge.
However, infrastructure services director Harry Galea has recommended that food van vendors be charged a kerbside dining charge inclusive of a total combined area of parking and footpath cost.
This would equate to $39 per square metre multiplied by say, 50 weeks, and total about $1000 or $20 a week.
The policy also seeks to discuss the location of food vans and their proximity to fixed food premises.
Other matters to come before the SPPC meeting include the annual plan actions report that shows the majority of projects are "on track" and two have been completed - the implementation of the Launceston planning scheme that is seeking final approval now and the strategic plan.
Seven projects have also been identified as "off track", one that has not started and one that has been deferred.
Those "off track" include the Duck Reach redevelopment project, the Seaport boardwalk renewal and the Paterson Street East car park toilet replacement.
The project not started is the expansion of the Launceston CBD smoke-free area and the item deferred is the Willis Street precinct plan, which is awaiting advice on the possible relocation of the University of Tasmania to the site.