Issue - meetings

Arising from a report of the Group Manager for Housing reviewing the Housing Service’s policy in relation to pets and animals, the Homes Policy Development Group has recommended that the revised changes to the Pets and Animals Policy be approved.

Arising from a report of the Group Manager for Housing reviewing the Housing Service’s policy in relation to pets and animals, the Homes Policy Development Group had recommended that the revised changes to the Pets and Animals Policy be approved.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Property Services outlined the contents of the report.

RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Policy Development Group be approved.

(Proposed by Cllr S J Clist and seconded by Cllr G Barnell)

Note:  *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.

To receive a report from the Group Manager for Housing reviewing the Pets and Anumals Policy.

The Group had before it a report * from the Group Manager for Housing Services reviewing the Housing Service’s policy in relation to pets and animals.

The contents of the report were outlined with particular reference to the following:

·         There was the potential for pets and animals to cause a real issue for tenants, for example, a barking dog, chewed door frames and rotting floor boards.

·         Tenants needed to be aware of the policy and have a full understanding of what the boundaries were.

·         The Housing Service did understand that people get very attached to their pets.

·         The policy provided clear guidance to officers dealing with these issues.

A brief discussion took place regarding the policy clearly stating that a maximum of two cats or dogs were allowed, the Group felt that it was important the Council adhered to this and took action when the policy was breached.

RECOMMENDED to the Cabinet that the revised changes to the Pets and Animals Policy be approved.

(Proposed by the Chairman)

Note: * Report previously circulated; copy attached to the signed minutes.