Issue - meetings

Councillor Anthea Lea moved the item and clarified that paragraph 1 should read ‘September’ not ‘October’. Consultation with key stakeholders has taken place in the development of the policy and although it is not a legislative requirement it has been reviewed and welcomed by the Scrutiny Committee as it is considered good governance to have such a policy in place. The item was seconded by Councillor Webster. 

There was a general discussion. It was agreed that item 3.3 on p.34 should read ‘whether or not’, and confirmation was provided that enforcement of infringements will be carried out by Officers.

In relation to promoting the new policy, communications have been issued through press releases and social media activity. Details of licensed properties can be found on the Council’s website at www.midsussex.gov.uk/licensing-business/animal-licensing-and-welfare.

The Chairman took Members to the recommendation which was agreed.

RESOLVED

That Council adopts the Animal Welfare Policy under The Animal Welfare Regulations (Licensing of Activities involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 attached in Appendix 1 to commence on the 1st February 2020.