Published on Thursday, 4 June 2026 at 12:07:47 PM
At the May Ordinary Council Meeting, Council endorsed the first phase of the proposed Activities in Thoroughfares & Public Places & Trading Local Law.
Local Laws are rules made by local governments to apply within their district. They help to establish and maintain the quality of life in line with the expectations of the local community and provide a standard under which businesses, residents and ratepayers must conduct their activities.
The purpose of the Local Law is to:
- Amend the Activities in Thoroughfares & Public Places & Trading Local Law 2025.
The effect of this Local Law is to:
- Amend Clause 6.1 and Schedule 1 of the Activities in Thoroughfares & Public Places & Trading Local Law 2025.
Submissions about the proposed local law may be made to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Esperance, PO Box 507 Esperance WA 6450 by 4.00pm Monday 20 July 2026.
Click through here to read the proposed local law.
Local Laws support higher legislation (Acts of Parliament) to control and manage the more basic matters that affect the community. They can be helpful in the resolution of disputes, as well as achieving effective government.
Section 3.16(1) of the Local Government Act 1995 requires that all local laws of local government must be reviewed within an 8-year period after their commencement or from their last review date.
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