OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY TO AMEND BY-LAW FOR DOG WALKING

Dog owners in the Overstrand will soon be able to walk their dogs off the leash in certain specifically demarcated areas. This is according to Overstrand Municipality’s (OM) announcement on 28 June pertaining to proposed amendments to the bylaws regulating the keeping of cats and dogs. The purpose of the amendments of this by-law is to ensure that dog owners can allow their dogs to be off leash in specifically demarcated spaces in parks and on beaches in the Overstrand Municipal area. The by-law was also discussed at the Community Services Portfolio Committee meeting as well as the Mayoral Committee meeting to give further direction for the policy. Stakeholders and interested parties are encouraged to provide their comments. The draft by-law will be available on the Municipality’s website (www.overstrand.gov.za). Comments can be submitted via email to: enquiries@overstrand.gov.za