The City of Vincent is reviewing its Verge Treatments Policy and is inviting community feedback on proposed changes.

Background

The Verge Treatments Policy provides the overarching principles for how the City manages its street verges.

A verge is a part of a thoroughfare between the road and the land but does not include the footpath. Although Crown land, street verges are managed by local government.

Vincent's existing Verge Treatments, Plantings and Beautification Policy (No. 2.2.4) was approved by Council in 2007.

Since its adoption, changes to local laws, engineering standards and community expectations mean it required a comprehensive update.

A report was presented to Council in February 2026. At this meeting, Council endorsed the updated Verge Treatments Policy for community consultation.

Policy details

The proposed amendments to the Verge Treatments Policy:

  • modernise the City's approach to verge management
  • align it with current Local Laws
  • introduce supporting Operational Guidelines.

The Policy aims to:

  • strengthen environmental and water-sensitive design outcomes
  • improve pedestrian, disability and emergency access
  • provide guidance on permissible verge treatments (paving for parking, beautification and removal/ reinstatement).

The updated policy will only apply to new verge applications, not to existing verges.

The Updated Verge Treatments Policy and Operational Guidelines can be viewed in the Documents section.

Share your thoughts

Please take a few moments to provide your feedback by completing the short survey below.

You can also contact us in any of the following ways:

  • By phone 9273 6000
  • By email mail@vincent.wa.gov.au
  • In person at the City of Vincent Administration Building, 244 Vincent Street (corner Loftus Street), Leederville (during business hours)
  • In writing, by mail to PO Box 82, Leederville, 6902

This consultation closes 4pm Wednesday, 15 April 2026.

Hard copy forms are available on request.

What will happen next?

After this consultation period closes, feedback we receive will be reviewed and a report presented to Council for consideration.

Everyone who provides feedback, and contact details, will be notified when this will be considered by Council. Members of the public are welcome to attend the Council Briefing and Council Meeting to ask questions or comment on the proposal.

Information on this page is available in alternative formats on request.