Decision details

THAT THE CITY COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CULTURE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO COUNCIL

THAT COUNCIL

1.       Endorses the draft Dog and Cat Management Plan 2026–2030 as contained in Attachment A to Item 7.2 on the Agenda for the meeting of the City Community Services and Culture Committee held on 7 April 2026, for the purposes of public consultation, prepared in accordance with Section 26A of the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995, as amended.

2.       Authorises the Chief Executive Officer (or delegate) to:

2.1.    Make minor editorial or administrative amendments to the draft Plan and consultation materials prior to release, provided these do not alter the intent.

2.2.    Notify the Dog and Cat Management Board upon preparation and, if applicable, amendment of the Plan, in the manner determined by the Board.

3.       Notes that Administration will present a further report to Council following consultation, including a summary of feedback received, proposed amendments, and the final Dog and Cat Management Plan 2026–2030 for consideration.

Undertaking - City of Adelaide Dog & Cat Management Plan

In response to a query from Councillor Maher, an undertaking was given to provide Council Members with the location of any ‘Dog Free Area’ within the City as designated in accordance with the City of Adelaide By-Laws.