Notice is given, pursuant to section 74(4) of the Local Government Act 2020, that at its meeting held on 8 July 2024, Whitehorse City Council resolved to make the Community Local Law 2024 (with the Building and Works Code of Practice incorporated by reference) applying throughout the municipal district. 

The Local Law will take effect from 1 September 2024.

The objectives of this Local Law are to:
(a)    protection of the community and Council’s assets;

(b)    regulation and management of activities which may be dangerous, unsafe or detrimental to the quality of life for the residents and visitors of the municipal district;

(c)    protection, maintenance and enhancement of the natural environment of the municipal district;

(d)    prevention and management of nuisances which may adversely affect the enjoyment of life or the health, safety and welfare of persons within the municipal district;

(e)    uniform and fair administration of this Local Law; and

(f)    peace, order and good government of the municipal district, in a way that is complementary to the Council Plan.  

This notice can also be viewed in the Government Gazette issue number G29 dated 18 July 2024. 

From 20 July 2024, a copy of the adopted Community Local Law and the Building and Works Code of Practice (incorporated by reference) can be obtained from the Council Offices at 379-399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. 

 

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