Rangers
You may come across Council's Rangers, particularly when they are out in the community following up a citizen request, examples of some of the duties they undertake on a daily basis:
- Animal control, including regulation of companion animals and off leash areas
- Stray livestock
- Keeping of animals including barking dogs
- Parking regulation including school zones, on-street parking, and some specific car parks
- Abandoned vehicles and other items
- Issuing infringement notices
- Investigation of illegal dumping incidents
- regulation of activities on Council reserves contrary to signage
To lodge a request for ranger services during business hours, please call 02 4934 9700.
After hours, for incidents where public health and safety may be compromised (such as a dog attack or stray livestock on the road), please contact Council's after hour service provider on 02 4934 700. Details will then be passed on to the on-call ranger.
Non-urgent ranger matters can also be reported to the after hours number who will pass details on the on-call ranger to deal with as priorities allow.
Here are the best contact details for incidents outside of Council Ranger responsibilities:
| Issue | Contact | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
Cruelty to animals
| RSPCA NSW Emergencies
| 1300 278 3589
|
| Dead animals on Council property | Maitland City Council | 02 4934 9700 (during business hours) |
| All native animals (kangaroos, wombats, snakes etc.) | NPWS (National Parks and Wildlife Service) | 1300 072 757 |
| Injured native animals, birds and reptiles | WIRES (Wildlife Information and Rescue Service) | 1300 094 737 |
| Loud music, revving cars etc after hours | Maitland Police Station (After hours) | 02 4934 0200 |