Report of the Director of Environmental and Planning Services

The subject of the decision:

This report presented the results of consultation undertaken in respect on the Animal Welfare Enforcement Policy and revised licence conditions.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the consultation exercise.

THE DECISION:

That Council be recommended to:-

(a)     approve the Animal Welfare Enforcement Policy; and

(b)     the revised Licence conditions for Dog Breeding Establishments, Cat Boarding Establishments, Dog Boarding Establishments, Home Boarding Establishments and Pet Shops be approved and good management practices should be given immediate effect.  Compliance with structural standards should be completed by the end of 2015.

Report of the Director of Environmental and Planning Services

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for amendments to the current Vehicle and Driver Licensing Policy in order to make provision for the use of CCTV in licensed vehicles.  On 10 December 2014, the policy amendments were approved subject to consideration of any responses received during a six week consultation period with the trade.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of responses received from the consultation exercise.

THE DECISION:

That the policy amendments be authorised and recommended to Council for approval.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 10 December 2014 (LC.8 - LC.14) and the Licensing and Appeals Hearings Panel held on 9 February 2015 (LAHP.22), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10 December 2014 (LC.8 - LC.14) and the Licensing and Appeals Hearings Panel held on 9 February 2015 (LAHP.22), previously circulated, be signed as correct records.

Report of the Director of Environmental and Planning Services

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of the future of Hambleton District Council’s Taxi Forum.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The Committee was satisfied that the Taxi Forum was not necessary.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the cessation of Taxi Forum meetings be approved on the understanding that the Licensing Team continue to communicate with members of the trade by way of regular newsletters; and

(2)     the Licensing Team continue to ensure that drivers, vehicles and proprietors are given ample opportunity to express their views on a case-by-case basis.