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Update on the draft Local Orders Policy and Schedule

12 January 2026

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the draft Local Orders Policy and Schedule.

What we did

Here’s how we engaged with you on this project:

  • A Have Your Say page with a feedback option
  • An email sent to 2036 Have Your Say members

What we heard and how we responded

General Feedback

Council Response

The Policy should mandate that owners must have their cats desexed.

Recommend no changes to the Policy.

Council does not have the authority to mandate the desexing of cats – such a mandate can only be made via amendment to the Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW).

The feedback was reviewed at the 2 December 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting and the draft Local Orders Policy and Schedule adopted.

For more information, please see the 2 December 2025 meeting agenda and minutes in the document library below. Refer to item 7.1 on pages 39-46 in the meeting agenda for details including the feedback received and item 7.1 on page seven of the meeting minutes.

How did we do?

Complete the survey to provide feedback on the engagement process.