Shaping local rules for the coming decade

Local laws affect everyone in their daily lives, from managing noise to managing animals and disposing of waste. They are designed to manage and regulate activities to protect the environment and community well-being, as well as help regulate activities on Council-controlled land and roads.

Local laws apply equally to everyone and include enforcement activities like warnings, notices, or penalties when rules are not followed.

To ensure our local laws continue to meet community needs and legislative requirements, we are reviewing our General Purpose Local Law with the next iteration designed to serve the community for the next ten years.

How to participate

As part of the review, we’ve identified a number of areas of the current Local Law that could be improved or strengthened.

We are keen to hear your feedback on these proposed changes, and anything else you think we should consider. We'll be sharing more details in early March.

If you are interested in joining the conversation, click 'Follow' at the top of the page to receive updates on this project, including when feedback opens.