Marlborough Weekly - 1 September 2020

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Dogs may become a common sight in Blenheim’s town centre. Brodie, Maisie and Hadley MacDonald with Kip. Photo: Matt Brown.

Paws for thought Paula Hulburt Editor

paula@marlboroughmedia.co.nz

Dogs could be allowed in Blenheim’s town centre after council

loosens the leash on a blanket ban. At a meeting of council’s Environment Committee on Thursday, a review of the region’s Dog Control Policy and Bylaw was ap-

locally owned and operated

proved. Now the public will get the chance to have their say. Council have approved the appointment of a subcommittee to hear opinions on the review,

headed up by councillor Jamie Arbuckle. It’s important to recognise the role that dogs play in peoples’ lives, Jamie says. “We want to ensure that our by-

law is up to date and fit for purpose. “The council recognises the positive role that dogs play in the lives

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