Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To consider whether to proceed with a proposal
to introduce Dog Control Orders under Section 55(1) of The Clean
Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 in relation to fouling and
exclusion of dogs from childrens play areas
Decision:
1.
That permission be
granted to implement the steps described in Appendix 1 to the
report of the Assistant Director of Environment and Regulatory
Services to introduce dog control orders in relation to:
a)
Failing to remove dog faeces
b)
Permitting a dog to enter land from which dogs are
excluded
2.
That authorisation
be given to start the consultation
process required by the Dog Control Orders (Procedures) Regulations
2006 and for the publication of notices for the proposed dog
control orders identifying the land and summarising the proposed
orders.
3.
That a charge of
£75 is set for fixed penalty notices served under the new
orders.
4.
To note that following
the public consultation, any representations made will be
considered by the Cabinet Member.
Reason Key: Significant Impact on two or more wards;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Consultation will be through circulation of
the report and also through
advertisement in local newspapers
Consultees
Ward Councillor; Parish Council; Service
Users; Local Residents; Stakeholders/Partners;
Contact: Martyn Jeynes Email: martynjeynes@maidstone.gov.uk.
Publication date: 25/05/2012
Date of decision: 06/06/2012
Effective from: 14/06/2012
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