The City of Perth Council met on Tuesday April 30. The following decisions were made.
War on Tree Vandals
On the eve of Tree Month, the City of Perth Council has declared war on tree vandals by calling for a significant increase in penalties – up to $5000 – for people that destroy trees.
Damage to trees is costing the City of Perth up to – $100,000 a year and $500 penalties are not proving to be a deterrent. Council’s decision to review two local laws – Local Government Property Local Law 2005 and Thoroughfares and Public Places Local Law 2017 – will send a message to offenders.
Last year, 50 trees were removed from the CBD, with 45 of those due to vandalism. Since January, a further 23 trees have been removed due to vandalism.
The average cost of removing a damaged tree, replacing it, and then maintaining for the first few years while it becomes established is more than $6,900.
Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 3 endorsed
A planning framework to guide the growth and future prosperity of Perth for the next decade and beyond was approved.
