Whittlesea council are calling on locals to provide feedback on a range of local laws.
Council is seeking feedback on nine priority areas, including:
• 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.
A spokesperson from the council said local laws are designed to secure community safety, protect property and help make your neighbourhood a place for all.
“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 spokesperson said.
“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, and provide accountability and enforcement of incorrect community behaviour to benefit all residents in our community.”
Details: visit www.engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/LocalLawReview
