Local Laws govern most of Council's roles and responsibilities including parking, swimming pools, advertising signage, animal control, outdoor dining, overgrown allotments, pests and weeds, and nuisances such as noise and dust.
- view a list of Council's Local Laws
Pets & animal management
Animal owners are responsible for caring for your pet or pets and ensuring they comply with relevant Local Laws and State legislation.
Council's Animal Management team take part in school visits throughout the Cairns region. These visits, called Petpep, are organised by the Australian Veterinary Association.
- Tips on being a responsible pet owner
- keep informed of Council's pet-related events by following our Cairns Pets Facebook page.
- For more information on Petpep, visit www.petpep.ava.com.au/teachers
