NEW BYLAWS COME INTO FORCE

Two updated bylaws come into force on Monday 15 September 2025 after being adopted by Council at its August 26 meeting.

Keeping of Stock, Poultry and Bees Bylaw 

This bylaw contains controls around activities involving animals and bees in urban environments to avoid and mitigate nuisance. 

The updated Bylaw includes these key changes:

·        Change of bylaw title to “Animal Nuisance”

·        Minor changes to formatting and wording clarification

·        Update to controls on beekeeping to reflect best practice

View the amended bylaw here.

Structures and Works in Public Places Bylaw 

This bylaw contains controls around structures and works in public places to ensure public safety and avoid public nuisance. 

The updated Bylaw includes these key changes:

·        Minor changes to formatting

·        Minor changes to certain wording to provide clarification and remove ambiguity

View the amended bylaw here.