Mosman Lifts Ban on Fun, Welcomes Balloons Back to the Party

Mosman has officially handed in its Fun Police badge, embracing the people's love for partying down and lifting the ban on outdoor balloons. An untameable menace to the streets of Mosman and a taboo at outdoor shindigs since July 2011, balloons have not danced merrily in the breeze in the Northern Sydney suburb for a few joyless years. More than 50 events found their balloons (metaphorically) popped as the council slammed down a cynical fist on balloon litter. Now, after a glittering review of the No Fun Allowed policy revealed Mosmanites know how to party responsibly, the Mosman council has changed their minds.

Last Tuesday's council meeting declared joy back on the Mosman menu, with outdoor balloons allowed to roam free at hootennanies Mosman-wide. The obvious and environmentally-friendly catch: don't let 'em go. Cr Carolyn Corrigan told the Mosman Daily it was high time the council stopped spending their time gaining a rep as the "balloon police". “Kids love balloons and it is lovely to have them at parties," she said. "We need to make sure we are encouraging people to be responsible and think about the way they dispose of the balloons.”

Local party businesses had reason to throw their own shindigs in store after last week's announcement. Born To Party owner Shannon Kilford told the Mosman Daily she was pleased to see the council finally changed their fun-hating minds after balloon sales saw a catastrophic decline in the area. “It was frustrating, I didn’t understand the ban in the first place because the balloons we use are biodegradable,” Mrs Kilford said. “So I’m all for the change, it’s amazing and nice to see someone has listened and understood that maybe they got it wrong in the first place.” So ner, take that haters.

Sadly the all male strip revue is taking the brunt of the Fun Police now, with all-male show Hotshots under fire by Mosman residents for being too risque for Mosman RSL. You win some, you lose some.

Via Mosman Daily.