The City is conducting a statutory review of the below local laws:
- City of Stirling Prevention and Abatement of Dust & Liquid Waste Local Law 2002
- City of Stirling Local Government Property Local Law 2009
- City of Stirling Pest Plant Local Law 2012
- City of Stirling Waste Management Local Law 2010.
Members of the public have the opportunity to lodge a submission to the City about current content of the Local Laws. The submissions will be considered and presented to Council who will then determine whether to amend, repeal or retain the Local Laws.
FAQs
Why are these local laws being reviewed?
The City is required to review a Local Law every eight years. During a review, the community is invited to provide a submission to the City about the Local Law. This ensures the community contributes and is involved in the local law making process.
What will happen to my feedback?
The City will consider all the submissions from the community and present a report to Council.
Council will then consider the report at a meeting and determine if the Local Laws are to be repealed, amended or retained.
If Council decides to amend the Local Law/s, will I be consulted?
Yes, if Council resolves to amend the Local Law/s, the City will draft an amendment, which will be advertised for six weeks, and available for public comment. The amendment, and any community submissions will then be considered by the City and presented in a report to Council for their consideration.
Timeline
Report to Community and Resources Committee seeking approval for the local public notice for advertising to commence
6 August 2024
Report to Council seeking approval for the local public notice for advertising to commence
13 August 2024
Advertising to commence and be open for a minimum period of 6 weeks
September - October 2024
Report to Council presenting the feedback
November 2024
Past reviews
The City conducted a statutory review of the City of Stirling Bee Keeping Local Law 2008, City of Stirling Dogs Local Law 2008, City of Stirling Fencing Local Law 2008, City of Stirling Health Local Law 2009 and the City of Stirling Keeping and Control of Cats Local Law 1999. Members of the public had the opportunity to lodge a submission to the City about content of the Local Laws. The submissions were considered and presented to Council.
In July 2023, the City received community feedback to gain a deeper understanding of new and emerging issues related to the Keeping and Control of Cats Local Law 1999. The feedback discovered the following important considerations for the statutory Local Law review:
- Restrict free roaming cats
- Protection of wildlife and natural environment
- Cat nuisance in cat prohibited areas
- Responsibility for damage caused by roaming cat
- Capture roaming cats.
Learn more about the Local Laws in Focus - Control of Cats Local Law initiative by clicking here.
The results of the formal public consultation was presented to the Community and Resources Committee on 18 June 2024 and Council on 25 June 2024. More information can be found in the 25 June 2024 Council Minutes (Council Resolution Number 0624/018)
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