Issue - meetings

The Licensing Partnership Manager presented a report on the Animal Establishment Fees 2017/2018.

In response to questions by Members, the Licensing Partnership Manager explained that:-

·  When renewal applications were made the Environmental Enforcement Team would carry out an inspection of the premises.  The renewal licence would only be issued subject to the Licensing team having received a satisfactory report from the Officer.

·  Riding Establishments – (how do we determine if it is a riding establishment?) - complaints or information received would be investigated by the Environmental Enforcement Officer.  However, existing premises would still be subject to an annual inspection by the Officer and Veterinary Surgeon when an application for a renewal licence was received.

·  Dog breeding – (how can we identify where commercial breeding is taking place) - this was difficult to determine.  However, the breeding of bitches was controlled by legislation. 

RESOLVED:  That the Licensing Committee approves the fee levels as set out in paragraph 2.6 of the report for implementation on 1 April 2017.

Voting:  For:  11  Against:  0  Abstentions:  0