Public health

Local law

Local Law No. 10 (Public Health) 1999

Subordinate local laws

Subordinate Local Law 10.1 (Public Health) 1999

Purpose

This local law covers nuisances, nuisance complaints, regulation of shopping trolleys, enforcement and administrative provisions.

The purpose of this local law is to:

• protect public health and safety by ensuring the proper management and control of acts and omissions that result in
  • harm to human health or safety or personal injury
  • property damage or a loss of amenity
  • environmental harm or environmental nuisance
• provide a mechanism for the assessment and resolution of nuisance complaints.

Find out more

• Abandoned and impounded vehicles
• Animal noise nuisance and barking dogs
• Dangerous fencing
• Health
• Noise and pollution nuisances (dust, light, odour and smoke)
• Overgrown and unsightly premises
• Temporary signs on private premises (PDF 344 KB)