Community members are invited to share their feedback on Manningham Council’s draft Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029.

Manningham Council received more than 1,800 responses during the initial consultation in June. Feedback highlighted several key themes, including more education, stronger enforcement, improved amenities and concerns around nuisance behaviour and roaming pets.

In response, the draft DAMP outlines a range of actions that will be delivered over the next 4 years, such as:

• expanding awareness and education on responsible pet ownership
• supporting an improved compliance process and enforcement
• enhancing infrastructure such as bins, taps and fencing in public spaces.

Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante encouraged all residents to review and provide their feedback on the proposed plan to help ensure it reflects community needs and priorities. 

“Animal management doesn’t only affect people with pets. It also plays a key role in creating a safe and healthy community,” Cr Diamante said. 

“This plan will address important topics like responsible pet ownership, community safety and animal welfare and we want to make sure it works for everyone,” she said. 

Manningham Council will consider the final plan for endorsement in November 2025.

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