Alexandrina residents have been invited to have their say on the council’s draft Cats By-Law, with community consultation starting this week.

The by-law concerns the management and control of cats within the Alexandrina region.

The council says the proposed by-law has been developed to promote responsible cat ownership, protect wildlife, and reduce public nuisance caused by cats.

It puts a limit on cat numbers and covers nuisance, effective confinement, registration and council exemptions.

“The aim of the Cats By-Law is to promote responsible pet ownership, increase the welfare of cats, and protect the community and the environment from nuisance cats.

“The draft Cats By-Law seeks to balance the needs of pet owners and the broader community, where people and pets can safely co-exist within the community.”

Community consultation will be open until 5pm on Monday 13 June.

To find out more information and have a say on the proposed draft by-law, visit the council’s My Say Alexandrina website.