Animal cruelty '¨needs to be a priority
Cllr Lockhart said, “Animal cruelty has been an issue on the doors whilst out on the election trail.
“It is utterly unacceptable behaviour and I believe every effort should be made by Council to tackle it, and ultimately eradicate it.
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“I have asked Council to work up an advertising campaign to raise awareness that Animal Cruelty is utterly unacceptable in the ABC Council area and the process people use if they suspect animal cruelty.”