Published on Friday, 29 March 2024 at 11:28:00 AM
SHIRE OF BEVERLEY LOCAL LAWS
In accordance with s3.12(5) of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Beverley gives public notice that the Council of the Shire of Beverley resolved on 28 November 2023 to commence making the following local laws for the district.
Animals, Nuisance and Environment Local Law 2023
The purpose is to protect the environment, public health, safety and amenity within the district including the management of animal care and numbers, pests and vermin control. The effect of this local law is to
- Eliminate or reduce of threats to the environment and public health, safety and amenity.
- Regulate keeping of animals (other than dogs and cats) in terms of types, number, how and where they can be kept;
- Prescribe the minimum standards for keeping all animals;
- Prescribe requirements for owners and occupiers of land to manage activities to prevent nuisance including vermin control, refuse control, dust prevention, light and odour emissions.
Trading in Thoroughfares and Public Places Local Law 2023
The purpose is to regulate private and commercial activities in thoroughfares and other public places. The effect of this local law is to
- Protect public health and safety;
- Preserve neighbourhood amenity;
- Preserve pedestrian and vehicle access to and movement within thoroughfares;
- Protect public infrastructure and local government assets;
- Make provision for objection and appeal rights against certain decisions;
- Preserve adequate access in thoroughfares for public works and utility services;
- Provide for issuing approvals and permits for specified activities in thoroughfares and public places; and
- Provide for the enforcement of this local law
Standing Orders Local Law 2023
The purpose is to provide for the conduct of meetings of the council, its committees and electors. The effect of this local law is to:-
- Better decision-making at meetings;
- The orderly and efficient conduct of meetings;
- Greater community participation and understanding of the business of the Council; and
- More open and accountable local government.
Health Local Law 2023
The purpose is to provide for the regulation, control and management of day-to-day health matters within the district to enable people to live in a safe and healthy environment. The effect of this local law is to establish various health standards and requirements which people living, visiting and working within the district are required to observe.
Dogs Local Law 2023
The purpose is to provide for the regulation, control and the management of the keeping of dogs within the district. The effect of this local law is to:-
- To establish the requirements with which owners and occupiers of land within the district shall comply in order to keep dogs; and
- Provides the means of enforcing the local law.
Cemeteries Local Law 2023
The purpose is to provide for the orderly management of cemeteries under the care, control and management of the Shire and to create offences for inappropriate behaviour within cemetery. The effect of this local law is to
- administer and supervise burials, memorials and within the cemeteries,
- administer the process and applications for funerals,
- provide services to maintain the cemetery.
- to enhance, public safety, convenience and amenity
Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2023
The purpose is to provide for the establishment of a bush fire brigade for carrying out normal brigade activities. The effect of this local law is to establish bush fire brigades that will be organised and managed to comply with this local law.
Repeal Local Law 2023
The purpose of the Local Law is to repeal outdated or unused local laws that have been superseded by other legislation or no longer have any effect. The effect of this local law is to ensure the local laws are repealed.
Inspection and Submissions
Hard copies of these proposed local laws may be inspected or obtained from:-
- Shire of Beverley Administration Office - 136 Vincent Street, Beverley
- Beverley Library - 141 Vincent Street, Beverley; or
- downloaded above
Public submissions are invited and may be made on or before 4.00pm on Wednesday 5 June 2024, as follows:
- Email admin@beverley.w.gov.au
- In person Shire of Beverley office - 136 Vincent Street, Beverley
- Mail: Shire of Beverley, PO Box 20, Beverley WA 6304
For more information, please contact the Manager of Planning and Development Services, Mr Stefan de Beer on 9646 1200.
Stephen Gollan
Chief Executive Officer
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