Wangaratta’s Local Laws Reviewed

Published on 27 March 2025

Wangaratta’s Local Laws Reviewed

The Rural City of Wangaratta draft Local Law No. 1 - Community Amenity was endorsed for public exhibition at the Council meeting on 25 March 2025, and will be open for community comment until 30 April 2025.

Council's Local Law No. 1 - Community Amenity, has been reviewed. Work has been done to make it easier to find provisions, and to ensure it meets legislated obligations.

Some of the important changes include:

•           Reorganising the structure so its provisions can be located easily.

•           Updated and simplified language and definitions.

•           Updated or removed provisions due to changes in legislation since the current local law was adopted.

•           Used more consistent language and reviewed penalties in line with similar local laws at other Victorian Councils.

•           Reviewed and updated provisions relating to waste management, firewood collection, and animal management.

Access the draft and complete the quick survey via Connect Wangaratta. connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au