Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Public Health Manager regarding the introduction of Dog Control Orders to replace existing dog control provisions and the implications for the District Council.

Deferred consideration of this matter to enable further information regarding the application of the offence of “not keeping a dog on a lead” and arrangements to fully consult with the public on the dog control measures.

With the assistance of a report by the Head of Environmental and Community Health Services (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book), the Cabinet considered a proposal to introduce four dog control orders to replace existing dog control provisions as required under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005.

Having discussed the proposals in the report and having regard to concern expressed in relation to the proposed Order relating to dogs on leads and its impact on other aspects of dog control, the Cabinet

RESOLVED

  that consideration of the matter be deferred pending the submission of further information to a future meeting.