The Thames-Coromandel District Council says it has received 429 submissions to its proposed Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw.

The proposed policy and bylaw went out for public consultation from November 6 to December 7 of last year.

A total of 429 submissions have been received by the Thames-Coromandel District Council on it's proposed Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw. Photo: File.

Council says all submissions will be used to help make its decisions on the proposed policy and bylaw, including any changes.

'We're currently contacting all the submitters who told us they would like to speak at a hearing in support of their submission," adds council.

The hearing will be in Thames on February 11, with a reserve day being February 12.

The new policy and bylaw will be in place by mid-2016. Until then the current rules apply.

If you have made a submission and would like to speak at the hearing call council on 07-868-0200 to book a time.

KEY DATES

• Hearing meeting – February 11-12
• Deliberations meeting – March 17
• Council meeting to adopt final policy and bylaw – May 18

For more information on the proposed Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw visit The Thames-Coromandel District Council's Consultation Portal.