Share your feedback on the proposed changes to the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2023 in Raglan. Tell us whether you support prohibiting freedom camping on James Street, Raglan.

What is the Freedom Camping Bylaw?

Under Section 10(3) of the Freedom Camping Act 2011 Council can prohibit or restrict freedom camping to protect the area, protect access to the area or to protect the health and safety of people who may visit the area.

Why are we doing this now?

In 2023, Council established a Freedom Camping Bylaw and identified areas where freedom camping is prohibited. James Street, Raglan was not prohibited from freedom camping at the time.

Council recently reviewed the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2020. As part of the process, ongoing issues on James Street, Raglan were identified involving freedom camping and associated antisocial behaviour. As a result this, Council chose to prohibit alcohol from being consumed on James Street, Raglan, including inside self-contained vehicles.

Based on ongoing community feedback Council have now requested that staff initiate a process to consult with the community on amending the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2023 to include James Street, Raglan as a prohibited area.

Tell us what you think!

We want to hear your feedback on the proposed change to the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2023.

Further detail around the proposed change to James Street, Raglan is explained below, please tell us what you think.