Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) recently (September 17, 2024) endorsed the process to start drafting a revised Subordinate Local Law to simplify footpath and road closure applications.
Cr Melissa Taylor's motion was passed unanimously, paving the way for a report reviewing a replacement for Subordinate Local Law No. 1.15 (2020) to be presented at Council's December 2024 Ordinary Meeting.
Cr Taylor said the review and subsequent adoption of an updated Subordinate Local Law No. 1.15 is intended to simplify the process for footpath and road closure applications.
"Feedback from industry is that the current system is inefficient and creates unnecessary delays for applicants, in addition to placing a significant strain on Council's resources," Cr Taylor said.
"We need to be more agile in managing these applications.
