Public health and safety

There are restrictions on taking alcohol into or consuming alcohol in some public places. This is intended to prevent anti-social behaviour and improve public safety.

Help us keep Sutherland Shire graffiti-free! If there is graffiti and or vandalism on your property you should first notify police. No matter how minor, the information you provide helps police apprehend offenders and identify locations frequently targeted by vandals.

Dumping household items, rubbish, green waste, building and commercial waste and other material is illegal and subject to on-the-spot fines.

Barking is a natural behaviour. Dogs may bark for many reasons but excessive barking can have a negative impact on neighbours and other animals.

If you have a complaint about a problem cat, first try talking to the owner. If you aren’t comfortable doing this or can’t agree on a solution, you can report a nuisance cat to us.

A dog attack is defined as a dog rushing at, attacking, biting, harassing or chasing any person or animal. Dog attacks do not have to result in an injury to a person or animal to be classed as an attack.

Dogs must always be on leash and under effective control in public spaces, including at parks and sports fields. Sutherland Shire also contacts a number of dog-friendly dog off leash areas.

Council has the authority to declare dogs to be dangerous, menacing or a restricted breed. Strict rules apply.