Letter to Your Local Council — $29
A few quick questions · $29 once · No card until the final step
Before you start: Letter to Your Local Council
Need your local council to look into something: a barking dog, an abandoned car, a footpath, road or tree hazard, illegal dumping, an overgrown property, noise or a building concern? A clear written request with the exact location, dates and what you would like the council to do. No legal threats.
- Answer plain questions about your situationAbout 5 minutes, one question at a time. No legal knowledge and no card needed.
- See how your document is set out, then pay $29 onceBy card through Stripe. The full document is drafted in about 5 minutes.
- Read it, change it, then approve itChange the wording yourself or ask for a redraft (unlimited edits, 2 redrafts included). Nothing is sent until you approve it.
You can stop at any point before paying, at no cost.
What's included
- Gives the council what it needs: what, where, since when and how often, from your answers only.
- Includes any earlier report and its reference number, calmly and factually.
- Asks clearly for what you would like done, and to be told the outcome.
- Can ask the council to keep your name and details private from the people involved.
- No threats and no legal jargon: a friendly, firm or formal tone, your choice.
- You read it first, then we email it for you or you download it and send it yourself.
What to have ready
- Who it goes to: their name, and their email if you want us to send it
- The key dates, and any amounts involved
- Any documents, emails or messages. Tell us in the chat what you have; the document can refer to them.
Common questions
How much does the Council Request Letter cost?A flat $29 AUD, including GST. There is no card required to start, no subscription and no hourly rate — you see the full summary of your answers before you pay.
How long does it take?There are 9 questions, which take a few minutes to answer. For eligible documents, the real protected draft is usually ready in about 5 minutes before payment. You pay only if you choose to unlock the clean final document.
Is it sent automatically, or do I see it first?You see it first. The draft lands in your dashboard for review; nothing goes to the other party until you approve it. Once you approve, we email it on your behalf and record the delivery.
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