Draft Activities in Public Places Bylaw 2023
Consultation has concluded.
Submissions on a Draft Activities in Public Places Bylaw 2023 closed at 5.00pm on 5 May 2023.
The draft has been prepared following a review of the existing 2018 bylaw and early engagement with the community in November 2022. We now invite you to consider the draft bylaw and make a submission.
Summary of proposal
The proposed Activities in Public Places Bylaw 2023 helps protect the public from nuisance. Council is proposing the following:
amending the definition of ‘trading activity’ to include the commercial hire of micro mobility devices in public places so that these devices may also be regulated via the bylaw. This includes dockless e-scooters, but in the future could also include e-bikes and other similar devices
amendments that ensure trading activities are separately covered in the bylaw instead of just in connection with an event
amending the current ban on the distribution of leaflets needing to be in connection with a trading activity in a public place. This will now capture leaflets and material handed out in a public place in relation to any commercial activity or business. In addition, there is an amendment to clarify that the primary purpose for this ban is to prevent litter
providing that Council can, by resolution, specify certain public places or parts of public places where trading activities and busking are permitted
minor changes to the bylaw definitions, and to clarify and to improve readability and align with other legislative changes
Read the full proposal
Download and read the Statement of Proposal
>> Download and read the full draft Activities in Public Places Bylaw 2023
>> Download and read the current Activities in Public Places Bylaw 2018
The proposals can also be viewed at Council offices and Libraries district-wide.
How to have your say
Submissions closed at 5.00pm on 5 May 2023.
Read all online feedback at https://letstalk.qldc.govt.nz/81864/widgets/405198/documents/259058
A recording of the hearing of submissions on the Draft Activities in Public Places Bylaw 2023 can be found on our website.
