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Council adopted a new Domestic Animal Management Plan - including a 24-hour cat curfew

24 November 2025

On 17 November 2025, Council adopted a new Domestic Animal Management Plan - including a 24-hour cat curfew. This followed extensive community engagement, with majority support for the 24-hour curfew, and support for clearer rules, signage and enforcement for dogs in public places.

Council will provide more information about the new DAMP in early 2026, including an initial amnesty period, community education and support for the 24-hour cat curfew.

You can also read about our community engagement process and results here, or download our Engagement Report below.