Thursday, 29 July 2021, 11:25 am
From Sunday 1 August our four-legged friends will be
allowed back into Blenheim’s CBD as the new Dog Control
Policy and Dog Control Bylaw 2021 comes into
effect.
Animal Control Subcommittee Chair, Councillor
Jamie Arbuckle says the Marlborough community is passionate
about dogs and dog access to public places.
“The
submissions received during the recent bylaw review reflect
that and it’s fantastic that dogs will be allowed back
into the CBD provided they are on-leash and under control at
all times,” he said.
“It’s important for owners
to note that dogs will still be prohibited in Seymour Square
Locals slam proposed vehicle ban to protect delicate Marlborough coast as ludicrous
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Vehicle tracks running along the east coast.
Photo: Supplied via LDR
A new report, released last week, shows the Marlborough District Council was between a rock and a hard place before opting for a bylaw banning all vehicles, including quad bikes, from a 45km stretch of coastline.
The only exception was for fishers launching their boats at two distinct spots; one on Marfells Beach and one on Ward Beach.
The bylaw was released last Thursday after a year-long tug-of-war between those who thought vehicles damaged the coast and those who thought most quad bikers were eco-conscious.
The bylaw would go out to the public from mid-July.
Council releases beach bylaw with careful-what-you-wish-for warning
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