Local laws are designed to protect the community and local environment from health and safety concerns, and make living in the Mount Alexander Shire Council pleasant for all residents.
Local laws help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and promote understanding and cooperation.
All municipalities have a set of rules known as local laws, which are enforced by local laws officers. Our local law may be different from the local laws in other municipalities.
Mount Alexander Shire Council has introduced Local Laws aimed at ensuring the amenity of the area. Contact us to get in touch with our Local Laws Department with regards to complaints or queries relating to:
• Litter/rubbish dumping
• Parking
• Local Laws permits
• Unsightly land
• Housing of livestock and poultry/birds
• Skateboarders
• Alcohol consumption in public areas
• Abandoned vehicles
• Overhanging branches
Links and an outline with of Council's Local Laws and procedures manual are listed below.