Local Laws

The Shire has local laws in place to protect public health, safety, or amenity and govern what happens on Shire owned land.

We oversee and enforce our local laws. Local laws may not duplicate, contradict or override a state or federal law.

Official Notice of Review of Local Laws

PUBLIC NOTICE
Review of Local Laws

In accordance with section 3.16 of the Local Government Act 1995 and the Local Government Amendment Act 2024, the Shire of Capel is undertaking a review of its local laws to determine whether each local law continues to be necessary, effective and suitable for the Shire.

The review will consider the purpose, relevance and operation of the following local laws:
  • Standing Orders Local Law 2016
  • Waste Local Law 2016
  • Thoroughfares Local Law 2016
  • Property Local Law
  • Parking Local Law 2016
  • Health Local Law 2000
  • Fencing Local Law 2016
  • Extractive Industries Local Law 2016
  • Dog Local Law 2017
  • Cemeteries Local Law 2016
  • Cat Local Law 2017
  • Bushfire Brigades Local Law 2016
As part of the review process, the Shire is inviting public comment from residents, ratepayers, community groups, businesses and other interested stakeholders.
You are able to view the relevant Local Laws through this webpage (listed below), you can also view these at the Shire's Administration Office - 31 Forrest Road, Capel during normal business hours.

Written submissions should be made by 4pm, 03 December 2026 and may be lodged:

All submissions received will be considered by Council as part of the review process.

For further information, please contact the Shire on (08) 9727 0222 or email info@capel.wa.gov.au.

Samantha Chamberlain
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Capel