A new One-Stop-Shop service has been launched to streamline the process of obtaining permits for traditional festivals in Malta. The service, introduced by the Ministry for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government in collaboration with the Ministry for the Interior, Security, and Work, aims to simplify permit applications for festival organisers.
The new platform will consolidate the permit process, reducing complexity and enabling volunteers to apply for necessary festival-related permits in one place. The initiative follows feedback from the community during a public meeting in late 2024, where it was highlighted that the existing process had become increasingly complicated and involved multiple separate entities.
The service will initially cover permits for road closures, police assistance, and festival-related activities, excluding pyrotechnics, which will be addressed in a future phase. The system is designed to be user-friendly, with a sequential application process that guides users through each step.
Minister Owen Bonnici emphasised the government’s commitment to listening to the public’s needs, while Minister Byron Camilleri highlighted the importance of festivals in Maltese culture. Local councils will also play a role in facilitating the process.
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The decision follows a court injunction filed by boat operators, who raised concerns about the system’s impact on their operations.
