Local laws are designed to secure community safety, protect property and help make your neighbourhood and living in the City of Whittlesea 'A Place For All'.
Local law covers a range of diverse topics. From unsightly land, fire safety, animals, roadside reserves and footpath trading to planting on nature strips and building sites, helps you understand your rights and responsibilities, and promote awareness and cooperation.
Local Law helps Council to be able to respond to local issues and protect public and private space as well as the community's health and safety.
The nine priority areas of focus that we're seeking feedback on are:
- Smoking/E-cigarettes - Smoking ban extension
- Firepits - Allowing of Firepits
- Nature strip Maintenance
- Long-term parking of trailers, caravans and boats (including storage of boats, trailers, caravans)
- Hard Rubbish - dumping of rubbish
- Preventing Derelict and Dilapidated Buildings
- Dumped Shopping Trolleys
- Strengthening dog attack laws
- Managing dogs on sporting grounds.
All Councils have a Local Law that is designed to:
- Protect community safety and neighbourhood property.
- Protect our natural environment.
- Improve access and enjoyment of public places for the community's benefit.
- Provide accountability and enforcement of incorrect community behaviour to benefit all residents in our community.
To have your say visit www.engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/LocalLawReview
