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Council's Legislative Services Unit is responsible for ensuring that State and Local Government regulations (Local Laws) are observed for the general benefit of the community

Some of the responsiblities cover Animal & Litter Control, Parking Enforcement, Land Management & Clearance, Disabled Permits.

For further details please contact the Legislative Services Unit on 9742 0811.

Further Information

Abandoned Vehicles

Abandoned vehicles may be towed and impounded with owners subject to penalty.

Animal Ownership

Click here for information on animal registrations, microchipping, off-lead areas, cat control, the Council Pound and restricted dog breeds.

Building Litter

Local Law 3 - Protection of Council Assets and Control of Building Sites aims to protect Council assets like footpaths and kerbs from damage by building activities, controlling litter generated by building activities and making it a requirement to have sanitary facilities on building sites.

Consumption of liquor in public places

Under Local Law 14, a person must not (without first obtaining a permit) drink alcohol on a road, at a public place (unless a licensed premises) or in or on a stationary motor vehicle parked on a road or in a public place

Disabled Parking Permits

Click here for information on disabled parking permits.

Footpath Furniture

Details regulations for A-frame advertising and street furniture on footpaths and naturestrips.

Incinerator & Outdoor Burning

For details on Incinerator & Outdoor Burning, please click here.

Land Maintenance & Clearance

Land owners must not allow their premises to be kept in a manner which is dangerous or likely to cause danger to health,life or property.

Litter

An on-the-spot fine can be issued to anyone found to be littering.

Moveable dwellings (Caravans on Private Property)

A permit is required for the placement and occupation of movable dwellings on private land

Naturestrip Landscape Guidelines

Traditionally, most nature strips have been turfed or grassed, however, the new policy allows some alternative landscape treatments. For further information, click here.

Obstruction from Trees & Plants

Overhanging branches can constitute a danger to both pedestrians and traffic.

Parking Infringements

Click here for further information about parking restrictions, reviewing of parking infringements and how to pay your parking fine.

Parking of Heavy Vehicles

Depending on the size of a vehicle, you may not be allowed to park it on the road or on private property.

Snakes In Wyndham

In Wyndham the commonly found snakes are the Tiger Snake, the Eastern Brown Snake & the Little Whip Snake. Click here to download a Snakes in Wyndham brochure

Trade Waste Bins & Hoppers

A permit is required for a trade waste bin or hopper to be placed on the naturestrip or roadway.

General Permit Application

General application is required for street stall, activities in a public place, the consumption of liquor in public and to occupy a footpath