Public Notice: Shire of Merredin Dogs Amendment Local Law

Published on Friday, 7 February 2025 at 10:35:20 AM

Pursuant to Section 3.12(3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given that the Shire of Merredin proposes to make a Shire of Merredin Dogs Amendment Local Law.

Purpose of the Dogs Amendment Local Law:

To amend the Shire of Merredin Dogs Local Law 2002 to reflect current provisions contained in the Dog Act 1976 and its associated regulations regarding the designation of areas where dogs are prohibited from being, and areas where dogs may be exercised off lead

Effect of the Dogs Amendment Local Law

The designation of areas where dogs are prohibited from being, and areas where dogs may be exercised off lead are removed from the local law.

Copies of the Shire of Merredin Dogs Amendment Local Law may be inspected or obtained at the Shire of Merredin administration building, corner of King & Barrack Streets, Merredin WA 6415, during normal business hours.

The Shire of Merredin Dogs Amendment Local law can also be viewed on the Shire of Merredin website at www.merredin.wa.gov.au.

Submissions on the Shire of Merredin Dogs Amendment Local Law must be made in writing and are to be lodged with the undersigned via PO Box 42, Merredin WA 6415 or in person at the Shire of Merredin administration building, corner King and Barrack Street Merredin, on or before Monday, 7 April 2025.

For further information please contact Peter Zenni on (08) 9041 1611 or emds@merredin.wa.gov.au

Craig Watts
Chief Executive Officer