News

Decision made

4 September 2025

The Council decided to approve the Hearings Panel's recommendations for the Dog Control Bylaw and Policy, on 3 September 2025.

A number of changes were made to the proposed Bylaw and Policy after community feedback and the Hearings Panel's deliberations. You can read through these in section 7 of the Hearings Panel report to Council or you can read through all of the new rules by clicking on the 'Dog Control Bylaw and Policy - for adoption' link below.

You can read the meeting minutes below, which include the formal resolutions. You can also watch the decision being made below.

What happens next?

The new Dog Control Bylaw and Policy will come into force on 3 November 2025. Registered dog owners will be notified in October.

Council decision meeting - Dog Control Bylaw and Policy