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Thank you to everyone who provided valuable feedback during our first round of consultation. We listened to what you told us, and your ideas have been instrumental in shaping the draft of the updated Community Local Law.
Now, we are opening the second round of engagement and inviting you to review the draft Community Local Law and let us know if we've got it right.
What’s in the Draft?
Based on your feedback, the draft has been updated to meet today’s needs.
What's New:
We've introduced new measures for tree protection, clearer rules for open-air burning and firewood collection.
What's Staying (but Improved):
We've kept important rules for things like public conduct, signage, and waste bins, but made them clearer and more practical.
What's Removed:
We have removed clauses that are already covered by State or Federal law, such as the rules for operating drones, to reduce complexity.
Community Engagement and Events
To make it easier for you to share your views and ask questions, we are hosting several in-person and online events. Come and chat directly with Councillors and staff:
- Farmers Market Stall: Saturday 25 October, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at High Street, Mansfield.
- Community Drop-in Session: Wednesday 30 October, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Council Chambers.
- Online Information Session: Wednesday 6 November, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
How to Have Your Say
This is the final chance to help shape the new Community Local Law before it is presented to Council for adoption.
You can view the full draft document and provide your feedback your by completing our online survey or provide suggestions through the ideas tab. Flyers with additional information will be available at the Council Office, Mansfield Library, Visitor Information Centre and Youth Centre.
Feedback for this consultation closes on 23 November.
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Stage one of the Community Local Law Review is now complete. Thank you to everyone who contributed feedback during the first stage of consultation for Mansfield Shire Council’s Community Local Laws Review.
Here’s what we heard loud and clear:
- Simplifying permit processes.
- Clearer rules for outdoor dining, signs, nature strips, and displays with safety in mind.
- Stronger action on unsightly properties, abandoned buildings, and nuisance animals.
- Don’t duplicate laws with those already covered by State or Federal law.
- Tidy up bin placement, improve how and where waste bins are stored.
What’s next?
A draft of the updated Community Local Law will be open for public feedback in October 2025. This will be your chance to see what’s proposed and help shape the final version.
Thanks again your feedback is helping shape fairer, simpler, and smarter Community Local Laws for Mansfield Shire.
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The upcoming Town Booster Program in Mansfield is an opportunity to boost our town's shopping precinct and revitalise our neighbourhoods.
Local Laws are one factor that influences what we can do in our public spaces, so this is the perfect chance to look at ways to cut red tape and breathe new life into the town. Come along and help us work through it!
Head to our website for more info on the program: mansfield.vic.gov.au/town-booster
‘How to boost your town’ – Residents & business owners
Wednesday 14 May, 5.30-8.30pm, Mansfield Hotel. Drinks and nibbles provided.
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‘How to boost your till’ – Business owners
Thursday 15 May, 7am-10am, Delatite Hotel. Breakfast provided.
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If you’ve got an idea for how our community local laws could work better, we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us shape clearer, fairer, and more effective laws for everyone.
You can share your thoughts on this page any time from now until 2 June. You can also write to us at council@mansfield.vic.gov.au or call (03) 5775 8555.
We'll be announcing a series of pop-up discussion events in the coming weeks, where you can come and talk with us about what matters to you. Hit the subscribe button to get updates.
After this round of engagement, we will try to capture your ideas and preferences in an updated local law. You'll have the opportunity to view the draft and give further comments.
We look forward to hearing from you!
