Alcohol Free Zones

The Alcohol-Free Zones (AFZs) in both Parkes and Peak Hill will expire soon and Council needs to consider whether it is appropriate to re-establish the zones in accordance with the Ministerial Guidelines on Alcohol Free Zones, 2009, which provides a framework for the establishment of AFZs.

At this stage the intention is to re-establish AFZs around the Parkes and Peak Hill Central Business Districts, with the exceptions of footpath areas adjoining café/restaurant licensed premises where the license extends into the adjoining footpath area. Events held in a public place can have a temporary suspension of the zone granted by the council.

See maps under Related Information for more detail on the area covered by each zone in Parkes and Peak Hill.

As part of the re-evaluation and review process, we will consult with the following interested parties about the proposed alcohol-free zones:

• Police Local Area Commander and the officer in charge of Parkes and Peak Hill Police Stations.
• Local indigenous working party.
• Liquor license holders and secretaries of registered clubs whose premises border on, adjoin or are adjacent to the proposed zones. 
• The wider community through public notices.

Have Your Say

The proposed AFZs are now on public exhibition for 30 days.

There are two ways to submit your feedback

All feedback received will be reviewed and presented to Council for consideration.