The Court declared that the respondent breached the Local Government Act 1993 by failing to comply with orders no 10 and no 21 issued under s 124 requiring removal of accumulated articles and items from residential premises, and ordered compliance within four months rather than the three months sought by Council. Following Faltas and Pertzel, the Court exercised its discretion to make a declaration despite the respondent's concession of breach, holding that the long history of accumulation and significant adverse amenity impacts warranted a declaration marking the Court's disapproval. If the respondent fails to comply, Council is authorised under s 678(10) to carry out the works and recover its expenses as a debt.
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