Closure of local highways
189 Closure of local highways
A council in respect of land or premises under its control or management may – allow any person to operate a market subject to any terms and conditions it determines or operate a market itself; and close a local highway or part of a local highway to general traffic for that purpose.
If a council intends to close a local highway or part of a local highway under subsection (1), the general manager is to publish a notice of intention in a daily newspaper circulating in the municipal area.
The notice is to specify – the details of the closure of the local highway or part of the local highway; and any other matter which may affect the rights of the community.
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