Local Orders Policy For The Keeping Of Animals & Birds

This policy seeks to inform the community of Council's regulatory powers concerning the keeping of animals in the Upper Hunter Shire Council area.

The Orders Policy aims to:

1.   minimise the incidence of nuisance being caused to persons;
2. protect the welfare of companion and farm animals;
3. protect the welfare and habitat of wildlife;
4. minimise the disturbance of or damage to protected vegetation;
5. safeguard the environment.

Further information is contained in the latest Policy.

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