Published on Friday, 15 May 2026 at 9:28:12 AM
The Shire of Toodyay proposes to make the abovementioned local law, pursuant to the Local Government Act 1995, the purpose and effect of which is:
Purpose
The purpose of this local law is to regulate the use of thoroughfares, public places and local government property in order to promote public safety, manage obstructions, protect the natural environment, ensure fair and orderly trading, and provide clear standards for activities such as verge treatments, signage, street trading, outdoor eating facilities, and other uses of public land within the Shire of Toodyay.
Effect
The effect of this local law is to provide a legal framework that:
- Prescribes the activities that require a permit;
- Sets conditions under which those activities may be conducted;
- Regulates trading, events and signage in public places;
- Manages vegetation, firebreaks, environmental protection and activities that may impact thoroughfares;
- Establishes offences for non‑compliance, including prescribed modified penalties; and
- Enables the Shire to issue notices and take enforcement action to protect public health, amenity, safety and environmental values.
A copy of the proposed Local Law may be inspected at or obtained from the Shire’s Administration Centre at 15 Fiennes Street, Toodyay between 8.30 am and 4.00 pm Monday to Friday or at the Toodyay Public Library during normal opening hours.
The Shire invites submissions by 4.00pm on Friday 26 June 2026.
Please address your submissions to the Chief Executive Officer:
Via Email: at submissions@toodyay.wa.gov.au
Via Post: at Shire of Toodyay, PO Box 96, Toodyay WA 6566
In Person: At Shire Office, 15 Fiennes Street, Toodyay WA 6566
If you have any queries regarding the above please contact the Shire’s Governance Coordinator on (08) 9574 9305.
Proposed Shire of Toodyay Activities in Thoroughfares and Public Places and Trading Local Law 2026
Alan Hart
Chief Executive Officer
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