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Animal Welfare Policy

Meeting: 13/10/2022 - Council (Item 8)

Animal Welfare Policy EXE22-023

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Minutes:

Councillor Lyons, Portfolio Holder for Licensing, introduced the recommendation of the Executive in respect of the revised Animal Welfare Responsibilities Guidance document.  The document set out guidance on animal welfare for residents, signposting organisations which were responsible for animal welfare and licensing.

The recommendation was welcomed by the Members of the Council, noting that the document would be published on the Council’s website if agreed.  The Portfolio Holder addressed the points raised during the debate before the Mayor directed the Members to the recommendation before them.

RESOLVED

That the Council’s revised Animal Welfare Responsibilities Guidance document be agreed.


Meeting: 06/10/2022 - Executive (Item 7)

7 Animal Welfare Policy EXE22-023 pdf icon PDF 75 KB

Reporting Person – Giorgio Framalicco

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Minutes:

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Barker, introduced the report which recommended to Council the revised Animal Welfare Responsibilities Guidance document following public consultation.  The Executive heard that the document provided guidance on animal welfare to residents and signposted to the organisations responsible for each aspect of animal welfare and licensing.  Subject to Council agreeing the document, the Leader confirmed that the Guidance document would be published on the Council’s website for easy accessibility.

Concerns raised by residents regarding giving pets as prizes and the distress caused to animals due to firework displays was discussed.  The Executive was advised that it was illegal to give pets as prizes to children aged 16 and under.  Regarding fireworks, the Executive noted that Councillor Barker had raised the issue previously and that information on firework displays taking place in the Borough would be published on the Council’s website.  A letter had previously been sent to Government concerning the banning of loud fireworks and it was suggested that this could be reiterated.

The Executive thanked both the previous administration for initiating the public consultation, and Officers for compiling such comprehensive Guidance for residents.

REcommended to Council

That the Council’s revised Animal Welfare Responsibilities Guidance document be agreed.

Reason:   To promote Animal Welfare in the Borough.