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31 August 2022, 05:00 PM
Loddon Shire Council encourages the community to have a say on a draft Community Local Law that will replace Council’s previous local laws.
The local law is being prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and Loddon Shire Council’s Community Engagement Policy.
The objectives of the local law are to provide for:
- the peace, order and good governance of the Loddon Shire;
- a safe and healthy environment in which residents and visitors can enjoy a quality of life that meets their expectations;
- the protection and enhancement of community amenity;
- the control of activities or land use which may be hazardous, unsafe or detrimental to the quality of life or the environment;
- the fair and reasonable use and enjoyment of private land; and
- fair and consistent administration of this Local Law.
Council officers have reviewed previous local laws, compared them with similar and surrounding councils, and identified opportunities intended to simplify, strengthen and consolidate the local laws to a new Community Local Law in a way that continues to meet the needs of the Loddon community.
The draft local law covers a wide range of clauses, with parts covering:
- council land, streets and roads;
- private property;
- animals and pets;
- waste and recycling; and
- administration and enforcement.
A copy of the draft local law is available for inspection at the council offices, 41 High Street, Wedderburn and you can dowload a copy by clicking here. Further information including a response to some frequently asked questions, a summary table of the changes and a community impact statement is also available here.
Council will consult the community by facilitating a number of drop-in sessions for community members to find out more information and to assist in providing their feedback.
These will be held as follows:
Tuesday 2 August 10am – 12pm Wedderburn Council Chamber
Wednesday 3 August 9am – 11am Newbridge Public Hall
Wednesday 3 August 1pm – 3pm Inglewood Town Hall Hub
Monday 8 August 10am – 12pm Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall
Monday 8 August 1:30pm – 3:30pm Boort BRIC
Thursday 11 August 10am – 12pm, Serpentine former Council Chamber
Thursday 11 August 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Bridgewater Memorial Hall
If you are unable to attend one of these sessions and would like to have your say or for further information, please contact David Price on 5494 1225 or email loddon@loddon.vic.gov.au
Written submissions are invited until 5pm, Wednesday 31 August, 2022.
In addition to receiving written submissions, there will also be an opportunity for submissions to be heard in person at a Council meeting. Any person making a submission is entitled to request in their submission that they wish to appear in person or to be represented by a person specified in their submission at a meeting to be heard in support of the submission.
Submitters requesting to be heard will be advised of the day, time and place of the relevant Council meeting.