THE Mornington Peninsula Shire has adopted its new Domestic Animal Management Plan, setting out the management of animal-related services over the next four years. All councillors except Cr David Gill voted in favour of the motion at the 5 November council meeting, Gill stating there are still “real problems with animal management on the peninsula”. Cr Andrea Allen, who moved the motion, said the plan was shaped by community consultation, with over 660 residents contributing feedback through an online survey and face-to-face consultation sessions. The shire reached out to community members to ensure the plan included activities which were top…

