Nature strips and footpaths

These public areas are under Council control and prior Local Laws approval is required for specific uses. Contact Council’s Local Laws officers for information regarding:

  • Footpath trading (includes dining, A-frame signs and display of goods).
  • Conduct fundraising by non-profit organisations.
  • Controls on alcohol consumption.
  • Use of skateboards, scooters and rollerblades.
  • Display of vehicles for sale.
  • Parking on naturestrips.
  • Obstruction of footpaths by overhanging trees and other obstacles.

Alcohol Restrictions

Beach and foreshore areas – Alcohol consumption prohibited from the Promenade to the sea between the Flume and the Foreshore Pavilion carpark.

Lake Pertobe – Alcohol consumption prohibited between 2pm – 4pm and 10pm – 11am daily in all areas including the reserve on the south side of Pertobe Road.

Central Business District – No person may consume or have in their possession or under their control any liquor other than in a sealed container, on any road or on any municipal place within the CBD.

Camping

Camping is not permitted unless within a camping area declared by the Council.