Local Laws

Local Laws

Australian standards referenced in Town of Cottesloe Local Laws can be accessed free of charge at the Council's Administration building during office hours. 

Proposed Local Laws

In accordance with section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995, Procedure for Making Local Laws, proposed local laws are to be published on the Town's official website.

Town of Cottesloe Dogs Amendment Local Law 2024

Advice date: 16 July 2024

In accordance with section 3.12(6) of the Local Government Act 1995, Local Public Notice is provided that the Town of Cottesloe has gazetted the above Local Law on 16 July 2024.

The purpose of the Local Law is to rectify minor typographical matters within the Town of Cottesloe Dogs Local Law 2023.

The effect of the Local Law is to ensure that all matters pertaining to dog control in the district are contemporary, industry standard and best practice ensuring the best outcome for the residents and visitors to the area.

The Local Law will come into effect on 31 July 2024.

The Local Law can be viewed on the Town’s website here. Alternatively, a copy of the Local Law may be inspected or obtained from the Town’s Administration Office at 109 Broome Street, Cottesloe and at the Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove.

Council resolution OCM218/2023 from the 24 October 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting committed undertakings in relation to this Local Law, which can be viewed in the Confirmed Minutes here

Matthew Scott

Chief Executive Officer

Proposed Town of Cottesloe Waste Local Law 2024

Advice date: 16 July 2024

In accordance with section 3.12(3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1995, Local Public Notice is hereby given that the Town of Cottesloe proposes to make a Waste Local Law 2024.

The purpose of the Town of Cottesloe Waste Local Law 2024 is to assist the Town of Cottesloe in administering sustainable waste and recycling services to maintain consistent, cost effective and functional waste management practices.

The effect of the Town of Cottesloe Waste Local Law is to establish the requirements with which any owner or occupier of premises using local government waste services, including the use of receptacles for the deposit and collection of waste within the district, must comply.

The proposed Local Law can be viewed on the Town’s website here. Alternatively, a copy of the Local Law may be inspected or obtained from the Town’s Administration Office at 109 Broome Street, Cottesloe and at the Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove.

Submissions regarding the proposed Local Law may be made to the Town of Cottesloe on or before Tuesday, 27 August 2024 and should be addressed to the undersigned by email to town@cottesloe.wa.gov.au or mail to PO Box 606, Cottesloe WA 6911. 

Matthew Scott

Chief Executive Officer

Proposed Town of Cottesloe Parking and Parking Facilities Amendment Local Law 2024

Advice date: 26 March 2024

Proposed - Parking and Parking Facilities Amendment Local Law 2024

Parking and Parking Facilities Amendment Local Law 2024

In accordance with section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995, Local Public Notice is hereby given that the Town of Cottesloe proposes to make an amendment to the Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2023.

Purpose of the Local Law:

To comply with direction from the Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation to ensure that the Town of Cottesloe Parking and Parking Facilities Amendment Local Law 2023 is in accordance with the direction of that Committee.

Effect of the Local Law:

To provide for the orderly control and regulation of Parking and Parking Facilities within the Town of Cottesloe and to ensure that all matters associated with parking within the district of the Town of Cottesloe are governed by this Local Law unless otherwise provided in the Act, regulations or other written law.

A copy of the proposed Local Law is available for inspection from the Council office at 109 Broome Street, Cottesloe or view the proposed law on the Town's website via the link above.

Written submissions close at 4.00pm on Friday, 17 May 2024 and should be addressed to the undersigned by mail to PO Box 606, Cottesloe WA 6911 or by email to town@cottesloe.wa.gov.au. 

Matthew Scott

Chief Executive Officer