Central Coast Council | Ph 03 6429 8900 | Email: admin@centralcoast.tas.gov.au
 

ANIMAL CONTROL BY-LAW

From 1 November 2018, permits will be required to keep animals such as poultry, sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, horses and cattle within residential areas.

Permits are NOT required for the keeping of up to two beehives, for six (6) or less standard hens, ten (10) or less bantam hens, or up to eight (8) mixed size hens, but will be needed by anyone wanting to keep a rooster or any other poultry such as ducks, geese, pigeons or turkeys.

The one-off permit fee of $26 per property will be used to fund the production of educational resource materials for people keen on keeping farm animals within residential areas.

CLICK HERE to view a copy of the By-law.

CLICK HERE to download a Permit Application Form.

CLICK HERE to download a copy of the Healthy Hens, Happy Humans brochure.

Copies of the Permit Application Form and the By-law can also be obtained from the Council’s Administration or Service Centres.

For further information, contact the Council on tel. (03) 6429 8900.

NATIONAL DESEXING PROGRAM NOW

Our Council (supported by a co-funding grant from the Cradle Coast Authority), the National Desexing Network and the Penguin Veterinary Centre, have all joined forces to offer a subsidised desexing program to help prevent unwanted cats.

Eligible Central Coast Council residents can now receive subsidised cat desexing and microchipping. This initiative is designed for those in need and is subject to the following eligibility requirements. 

  • Valid pension
  • Concession
  • Healthcare card
  • Low income
  • With too many pets
  • Adopting a stray or taking ownership of an unowned cat

Penguin Veterinary Centre will be participating in this program for our municipality. 

To check your eligibility, please contact the National Desexing Network on 1300 368 992. If you’re eligible, you will be issued with a desexing voucher to then contact the Penguin Veterinary Centre and make an appointment.

These subsidies are available only while Council funding lasts.

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