The Marlborough District Council could be letting the dogs out.

A 2012 bylaw prohibiting pooches in the CBD is being reviewed.

Council member Jamie Arbuckle told Tim Dower it's a contentious issue and people have strong views on both sides.

He says some people aren't dog-friendly and don't expect to see them in the CBD

The idea was put forward by the Blenheim Business Association to bring vibrancy back to the city.

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