See our policies, procedures, guidelines and campaigns for protecting and enhancing tree coverage in our community

We have a range of powers to investigate issues that pose a risk to public health.

Unhealthy land includes overgrown vegetation, the presence of vermin, hoarding of accumulated materials, and unhealthy swimming pools.

A construction project must follow approved plans and conditions, unless it is exempt development. If you believe a project is not following approved plans and conditions you can report it

We inspect boarding houses to make sure they are safe and authorised. We will investigate reports of illegal boarding houses and unauthorised development at boarding houses.

We need to protect our waterways from construction site sediment. Developers who don't control and manage sediment on their site may be fined between $8,000 and $15,000.

If you need to appoint a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA ) you have two options. You can either engage a private accredited certifier or a Council certifier.

A person undertaking excavation and construction work must avoid damaging adjoining land and property.

Our officers can take action to address illegal or non-compliant construction.

See our register of planning agreements under which developers have agreed to provide or fund public amenities or public services.

Dog kennels, cat runs, chicken coops, bird aviaries and other animal enclosures.

We may take action against the owners of dogs and cats that cause a nuisance to other residents.