| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL | ||
| CB 10/004 |
Animal Welfare Act 2006 Item LEM 09/082 referred from Local Environmental Management Advisory Board minutes of 24th November, 2009 |
Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Local Environmental Management Advisory Board at its meeting on 24 November 2009 in relation to the provisions of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the new function and associated powers relating to the Animal Welfare Act 2006 be noted and the use of the discretionary powers as indicated in the report be endorsed; (2) the Director of Health and Housing be requested to work with the Kent districts and Kent County Council to provide a Memorandum of Understanding in respect of the enforcement of the legislation; (3) the Council be recommended to amend the Constitution to deal with the provisions of the Animal Welfare Act 2006; and (4) representations be made to the appropriate Government department expressing concern at the lack of funding provision in respect of meeting public expectations for enforcement of the legislation. *Referred to Council |