| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL | ||
| LA 07/029 |
Animal Welfare Act 2006: Licensing or Registration of Activities Involving Animals |
The Chief Solicitor reported that, under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, the Council had responsibility, under a number of different Acts, for licensing the use of performing animals, pet shops, riding establishments and the breeding of dogs. He advised that, under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, the Secretary of State may repeal these acts and substitute new licensing regimes, the details of which would be specified in the regulations. RECOMMENDED: That, with effect from the implementation of relevant regulations under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, Part 3 of the Council's constitution be amended by deleting the existing delegations CHS 200.12, CHS 200.13, CHS 200.14 and CHS 200.15 and the insertion of the following new delegation: CHS 210 To deal with the licensing and registration of activities involving animals under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and regulations made thereunder. C *Referred to Council |