At the July 2022 Council Meeting, Council resolved to adopt Local Law No.1 Neighbourhood Amenity 2022. The Local Law has a 10 year life span and will replace Local Law No. 1 Neighbourhood Amenity 2012. The 2022 Local Law includes new clauses as well as amendments to some of the existing provisions. Our new Local Law was developed following months of community consultation.

The general purpose of the Local Law is to:

  • Secure community safety
  • Protect public assets
  • Enhance neighbourhood amenity
  • Ensure the peace, order and good governance of the municipal district.


Camping on Private and Public Land

Camping is allowed in a licensed caravan park or camping grounds within Bass Coast. If you wish to camp anywhere else you may require a permit.
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Footpath Trading Conditions

If you would like to have footpath trading outside of your businesses shop front on a public footpath, you will need to apply for a Footpath Trading Permit from the Bass Coast Shire Council.
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Local Laws Permits

Information relating to all Local Laws Permits
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