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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
Councillors gave their
approval for consultation to begin on 28 June, running until
28 July 2021.
Natasha Tod, Group Manager Strategy,
Growth & Recovery says during the engagement phase
earlier in the year Council staff heard from the community
on a range of issues around kept animals.
“We heard
from the community that most people were comfortable with
the rules in the current Bylaw however did want some tweaks
and additions to reduce health and safety risk, and in the
prevention of nuisance.
“We now want to seek
feedback on our draft 2021 Bylaw to ensure that the proposed
revisions reflect the needs of our community,” Ms Tod
News from Kāpiti Coast District Council
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking the community’s feedback on an updated Keeping of Animals, Bees & Poultry Bylaw 2010.
Councillors gave their approval for consultation to begin on 28 June, running until 28 July.
Natasha Tod, Group Manager Strategy, Growth & Recovery says during the engagement phase earlier in the year Council staff heard from the community on a range of issues around kept animals.
“We heard from the community that most people were comfortable with the rules in the current Bylaw however did want some tweaks and additions to reduce health and safety risk, and in the prevention of nuisance.