At the 29 April 2025 meeting, Council received a petition from 65 signatories seeking Council to implement a range of measures to stop alcohol and parties at Holloway Beach, Brighton. Concerns raised included the beach being known (to some community members), as a summer venue for rave parties (involving substantial quantities of alcohol, illicit drugs, generators, and amplified music), resulting in broken glass, sharp instruments, and refuse left on the beach and surrounding areas, posing an active risk for beach users and surrounding residents.
The issue of raves and large parties that do not have a permit has been raised with Victoria Police since early Summer 2024. The feedback from Victoria Police is that this location has not been a historically significant area of concern for them and as such they would not advocate for any change to Local Laws based on information at hand.
As supported at the 20 May 2025 meeting, and in line with Section 58 of the Local Laws Guidelines, we’re engaging with the community between 3 June – July 1 2025 to understand community sentiment about the proposed permanent ban of alcohol consumption and alcohol possession in unsealed containers (at all times, on any day), at Holloway Beach in Brighton, in accordance with Council’s Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law 2021 (the Local Law).
Social: Providing safe access to open spaces like beaches benefits community wellbeing and fosters social connections.
Natural environment: Parties and anti-social behaviour can harm community health and the foreshore environment.
Built environment: Illegal activities damage Council assets, leading to higher maintenance and repair costs.
Legal: Council can enforce liquor bans at municipal reserves as per Local Law Guidelines.
Complete the survey below to have your say on the proposal. Submissions close 5pm Tuesday 1 July 2025.
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Submissions close 5.00pm Tuesday 1 July 2025.
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