✅ Most current rules remain the same - parking, camping, animal control, waste disposal, sports bookings, and commercial activities

✅ Existing user agreements, permits and bookings continue - no disruption to current arrangements

✅ Same waste collection service - your bins and collection schedule don't change

✅ Protection of parks and facilities - preventing damage to playgrounds, sports grounds, and marine facilities

✅ Road work permits - same process for construction and utility work

🆕 Electronic permit applications - apply online for events, commercial activities, and facility hire

🆕 Animal keeping rules for residential areas - clear guidelines for keeping chickens and other animals in town

🆕 Improved wastewater disposal rules - better protection of waterways and environment

🆕 Enhanced infrastructure protection - stronger rules to protect stormwater systems and council facilities

🆕 Consistent penalties - fairer fines with discounts for early payment

🆕 Appeal process - you can appeal bans from council property

❌ Separate caravan occupation rules - now covered by planning laws

❌ Complex multiple permit systems - streamlined into one simple process

❌ Inconsistent penalties - now standardised across all activities