The Community Local Law 2024-2034 took effect on 1 July 2024.
The law sets out responsibilities and expectations for people in the City of Whittlesea to ensure we can live together harmoniously.
Our Community Local Laws cover a range of topics - from unsightly land, fire safety, animals, roadside reserves and footpath trading to planting on nature strips and building sites. They help you understand your rights and responsibilities and empower Council to respond to local issues to protect public and private space as well as the community’s health and safety.
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.
Our Local Laws are designed to make the community safer, take care of public property and enhance local neighbourhoods - making the City of Whittlesea a welcoming place for everyone.
The Local Law can assist in resolving neighbourhood disputes, or to overcome a cause of local concern, such as noise or damage to a community asset.
In some circumstances, the Local Law may assist neighbours to agree amicably on appropriate behaviours whilst in other circumstances, breaches of the Local Law can be reported to the Council.
If you breach any of the rules set out in the Local Law, Council and its authorised officers are able to:
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give you an official warning
- issue you with a legal Notice to Comply
- issue you with an Infringement Notice or fine
- prosecute in the Magistrates Court.
Notice to Comply Extension Request
In some cases, if you're unable to complete the rectification works during the time provided, you may request a potential extension. You will need to provide proof for your reason to seek an extension.
Submit a Notice to Comply Extension Request
For clearance works contractors
Submit your clearance works details