Dog Management Policy draft review

Contributions to this consultation are now closed for evaluation and review.

Second stage of consultation results

The second stage of consultation closed on 28 July 2021. Thank you to everyone who took the time to have their say.

In total we had:
  • 990 digital survey responses via Your Say
  • 2 handwritten survey submissions
  • 41 emails and letters from the public
  • 7 letters from organisations
  • 1 petition
  • 2 in-person meetings
Officers are now compiling all the feedback which will be presented to Aldermen at a workshop on 6 September 2021.


First stage of consultation results

Thank you to everyone who took the time to have their say on the first stage of this record-breaking consultation.

In total we had:

  • 2944 digital survey responses via Your Say
  • 82 digital story submissions via Your Say
  • 24 handwritten survey submissions
  • 52 emails
  • 7 letters from the public
  • 5 letters from organisations
  • 2 petitions

The results from stage one of the consultation are available to download from the document library.

The fee structure was formally adopted at the council meeting on 31 May 2021 and is no longer part of the draft review.



Project Overview

We are undertaking the second stage of community consultation on the draft Dog Management Policy, and are seeking community feedback on the revised draft.

The first stage of consultation was to determine the community's feedback on a variety of proposed changes to inform the draft policy.

This second stage of consultation is the statutory component of the Dog Management Policy review process that puts a specific policy to the community for feedback.

This draft policy has been refined through consideration of the feedback received in the first stage of consultation, along with other considerations including health, safety and environmental factors.

Second round feedback will then be evaluated and a final version of the policy will be produced for formal consideration by council.


Background

The Dog Control Act of 2000 requires councils to develop and implement a policy relating to dog management within their municipal area and this policy must be formally reviewed every 5 years.

There have been two reviews of this policy since that time. These reviews were adopted by council on 25 February 2008 and 16 November 2015 respectively.

This year's draft was created after discussions with Parks and Wildlife, the Environmental Management branch of council, the Tracks and Trails committee and other relevant stakeholders.

Following a workshop with Aldermen in October 2020, an initial four-week period of consultation was conducted.

Running from 15 March until 12 April with a two-week extension of two weeks from 21 April to 4 May, it resulted in 3,216 responses, two petitions to council and other forms of feedback.

The feedback received during the first round of consultation was then presented to another workshop with Alderman, resulting in the revised draft now being considered during this second consultation period.

More information on dog ownership in Clarence and the Dog Management Policy can be accessed at https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/living/animals/dogs/

UPDATE (16 July 2021):

We have today made the decision to remove question 8 currently being asked in our Your Say survey for the latest round of consultation on the Dog Management Policy.

The question has been mistakenly setup on a false premise that there are current reserve activity plans endorsed by council that recommend dogs be on-lead in the relevant reserve. This is incorrect and as a result we will be removing this question and we won’t rely on feedback collected so far on this question to shape the draft policy.

We apologise for the mistake and look forward to continuing to receive your feedback on this important policy in the remaining two weeks of consultation.

Further information on this decision can be read here.


Have Your Say

Have your say by

  • Completing the survey on the revised draft

This survey will close on Wednesday 28 July 2021.

The results of this consultation will inform the refinement of the draft master plan.


Second stage of consultation results

The second stage of consultation closed on 28 July 2021. Thank you to everyone who took the time to have their say.

In total we had:
  • 990 digital survey responses via Your Say
  • 2 handwritten survey submissions
  • 41 emails and letters from the public
  • 7 letters from organisations
  • 1 petition
  • 2 in-person meetings
Officers are now compiling all the feedback which will be presented to Aldermen at a workshop on 6 September 2021.


First stage of consultation results

Thank you to everyone who took the time to have their say on the first stage of this record-breaking consultation.

In total we had:

  • 2944 digital survey responses via Your Say
  • 82 digital story submissions via Your Say
  • 24 handwritten survey submissions
  • 52 emails
  • 7 letters from the public
  • 5 letters from organisations
  • 2 petitions

The results from stage one of the consultation are available to download from the document library.

The fee structure was formally adopted at the council meeting on 31 May 2021 and is no longer part of the draft review.



Project Overview

We are undertaking the second stage of community consultation on the draft Dog Management Policy, and are seeking community feedback on the revised draft.

The first stage of consultation was to determine the community's feedback on a variety of proposed changes to inform the draft policy.

This second stage of consultation is the statutory component of the Dog Management Policy review process that puts a specific policy to the community for feedback.

This draft policy has been refined through consideration of the feedback received in the first stage of consultation, along with other considerations including health, safety and environmental factors.

Second round feedback will then be evaluated and a final version of the policy will be produced for formal consideration by council.


Background

The Dog Control Act of 2000 requires councils to develop and implement a policy relating to dog management within their municipal area and this policy must be formally reviewed every 5 years.

There have been two reviews of this policy since that time. These reviews were adopted by council on 25 February 2008 and 16 November 2015 respectively.

This year's draft was created after discussions with Parks and Wildlife, the Environmental Management branch of council, the Tracks and Trails committee and other relevant stakeholders.

Following a workshop with Aldermen in October 2020, an initial four-week period of consultation was conducted.

Running from 15 March until 12 April with a two-week extension of two weeks from 21 April to 4 May, it resulted in 3,216 responses, two petitions to council and other forms of feedback.

The feedback received during the first round of consultation was then presented to another workshop with Alderman, resulting in the revised draft now being considered during this second consultation period.

More information on dog ownership in Clarence and the Dog Management Policy can be accessed at https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/living/animals/dogs/

UPDATE (16 July 2021):

We have today made the decision to remove question 8 currently being asked in our Your Say survey for the latest round of consultation on the Dog Management Policy.

The question has been mistakenly setup on a false premise that there are current reserve activity plans endorsed by council that recommend dogs be on-lead in the relevant reserve. This is incorrect and as a result we will be removing this question and we won’t rely on feedback collected so far on this question to shape the draft policy.

We apologise for the mistake and look forward to continuing to receive your feedback on this important policy in the remaining two weeks of consultation.

Further information on this decision can be read here.


Have Your Say

Have your say by

  • Completing the survey on the revised draft

This survey will close on Wednesday 28 July 2021.

The results of this consultation will inform the refinement of the draft master plan.


Tell us what is important to you about dogs in Clarence

We want to hear from you about what matters to you regarding dogs in Clarence. Do you have a favourite walk you take with your dog? Perhaps you have a boisterous dog that loves the beaches in summer, or maybe you have a shy dog that is looking for a quiet place to walk on the lead? Or perhaps you don't own a dog but have had an encounter with one and have a story to share about how it affected you. By sharing your stories you will not only help council understand what matters to you but also those in the community who may think differently.

Thank you for sharing your story with us.
CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

  • Please consider exemptions for senior citizens and senior dogs if the new rules go ahead

    by Lian, about 3 years ago

    Regarding new on-lead policy: Please consider giving senior dogs exemptions, as they are well behaved, obedient and don't harm wild lives. Please also consider exemptions for senior citizens, as they rely on doggie walk to socialise, they are not always able to follow their dogs around, especially if they are on wheelchairs or have mobility issues. Anzac park has been a very friendly place for community connection, it will interrupt so many people's lives if the new rules come into place. It will potentially cause mental health issues especially during COVID. Suggest to defer the new dog on lead rule... Continue reading

  • Please do not change the off-lead area at ANZAC Park, Lindisfarne.

    by Matthew Daley, about 3 years ago

    I am very disappointed and alarmed with regards to the proposed changes to ANZAC Park, Lindisfarne off lead dog exercise area.

    For more than 15 years our afternoon trip to ANZAC Park with our pet dogs has been an important part of our daily routine. There is a great sense of community there - amongst both the people and the dogs. It has enabled us to meet and socialise with many of our neighbours, including for my 2 children who have grown from babies to teenagers over this time and still routinely come to the park with us. At the... Continue reading

  • LEADS OFF IN THE PARK

    by Kerry & Martin Loring, about 3 years ago

    Why is it that the few who have no regard for their fellow dog walkers, jeopardise the rights and enjoyment of others who enjoy the company and facilities of ANZAC Park is bewildering?

    The many, many times l have and others cleaned up after those few that don't give two hoots about hygiene. We love our Park and it is so important to clean up after our dogs. These same people above, will no doubt be those that leave their pet's droppings on footpaths!

    My husband, who is disabled and has a walker enjoys his times being able to walk... Continue reading

  • Dog Management Policy.

    by Andrew, about 3 years ago

    I originally came here to comment on the proposed changes to Anzac Park, but in taking the survey, I also discovered that there is a proposal to change virtually every park where dogs have freedom to be off-lead. This new proposal is very hostile to dogs and dog-owners. I'm shocked by the attitude to dogs in this council. Literally every place where I take my dog is being earmarked for banning off-lead walking. When did man's best friend become something to be feared and ruled into submission?

    These new policies are going marginalise dogs and dog-owners to the point where... Continue reading

  • Lovely, clean Anzac Park perfect as it is

    by DebC, about 3 years ago
    I visit family in Lindisfarne often and walk here with their dog.


    I have learnt so much about the local history because of this - I would never have come here and read about the local history and involvement with the wars, if it weren’t an off lead park.

    It is the cleanest, best kept dog park I have ever seen and the social contact and community spirit here is amazing. I will soon be moving here from Qld as I love it so much.

    Please don’t let them change it!


  • Dog Management Policy

    by Joanne Halliwell, about 3 years ago
    The draft Dog Management Policy fails to address the needs of the dogs and their owners, by reducing the number of off lead areas available to them. It should be increasing the numbers and encouraging people to embrace the diversity of people in their community. Not everyone is a dog owner or a cyclist or a jogger, but we should all live in harmony. The policy looks to marginalise dog owners and restrict their behaviour.

    I have no objection to non-dog owners having access to reserves and bushland, although I would have to say that the general public is probably... Continue reading

  • Anzac Park is a special community area

    by JenB, about 3 years ago

    So many people devastated by Clarence Council’s decision to turn Anzac Park in Lindisfarne into an ‘on lead only’ park.

    This park was donated as a public use park and the memorial, which we all respect, is only one of its uses.

    In fact many of the elderly and disabled who use this park to exercise their dogs off lead are ex servicemen and RSL members.

    The park is especially well suited to this demographic with its flat area and paved surfaces for wheely walkers and those unsteady on their feet.

    91 yo Molly is one of many who will... Continue reading

  • Anzac Park

    by Elizabeth Kerrison, about 3 years ago

    Taking our dog to Anzac Park is a great way to spend the late afternoon. Lots of interesting dogs to play with and lots of conversations happening with the owners - all ages mixing together enjoying the beautiful, safe and accessible grounds. We hope that this tradition can continue on as it is now for everyone to enjoy.


  • Anzac park

    by Derek, about 3 years ago
    1. The dog owners who use the park are predominately rate payers, and there are many.
    2. In many years use I have never seen a dog fight or a dog attack any person or child, showing the owners are responsible citizens.
    3. All regular owners clean up after their dogs even going as far as cleaning up after irresponsible users
    4. A visit to the park, and public consultation would demonstrate what a friendly and safe environment it is for all users and their families. A visit has actually occurred last weekend by only three of the aldermen and we were subjected to... Continue reading

  • Anzac Park Proposal

    by Darryl, about 3 years ago
    I totally agree with the post by Leigh Evans. Why does the Council seem intent on trying to fix something which isn't broke?

    Why?..Have we got a few dog haters on the Council?