Council is currently in Caretaker Period until 24 October 2020.
Council Elections
The Mornington Peninsula is currently under Stage 4 restrictions which include a curfew from 9pm to 5am. Face coverings continue to be compulsory.
Further information
Since May 2007 it has been mandatory for all cats and dogs to be microchipped prior to registration.
We encourage responsible dog owners to have ‘Leash-Free’ fun with their dogs at the Shire's many designated Leash-Free areas located around the Mornington Peninsula.
Victoria has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world. Owning pets can be a lot of fun, and pets can provide us with company, stress relief and unconditional love.
Rules and regulations around confinement of pets on your property and in the community. This includes information on keeping cats inside, keeping dogs on lead and also securely confined on your property, where to access free dog training.
Learn more about where you can exercise your dog, which beaches have leash-free areas. Whenever you are exercising your dog on the beach, make sure to keep an eye out for signs indicating whether dogs are allowed on the beach, and whether they are required to be on lead. It is always recommended to keep your dog on lead until you reach a leash free zone where you can unclip them.
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