Complaints and fines
Read about the regulations and restrictions around noise, light, stormwater run-off, graffiti, air and water pollution and other nuisance and environmental issues. Find out whether you can make a complaint to Council and about the complaints process.
Council's complaints process
Council encourages people to talk to their neighbours about nuisance problems before making a complaint. Read about Council's complaints process.
Noise, air, light and water complaints
Council can investigate complaints about noise, odour, smoke, ash, fumes, light and other forms of pollution. Read the guidelines and find out about acceptable levels and when you can make a complaint.
Stormwater quality, runoff and drainage
Stormwater quality, runoff and drainage problems can cause issues. Find out what sorts of complaints Council can investigate.
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Illegal dumping
Illegal dumping of household and building rubbish can damage the environment. Find out how to make complaint.
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Overgrown land, pests & graffiti
Read about the regulations on pest animals, graffiti, unsightly vegetation and overgrown land.
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Fences and boundaries
Find out about hazardous fencing materials and how neighbour disputes over fencing are handled.
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Abandoned vehicles & trolleys
You can make a complaint about abandoned vehicles. Shopping trolleys left outside of shopping precincts can be reported to the retailer.
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Building appearances
Buildings in the Fortitude Valley area have to be maintained to a standard which does not detract from other buildings in the area.
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Dispute a fine
Learn about Council's fine and infringement appeals process, and how to lodge a dispute.
