The subject of the decision:

This report proposed that the Dog Warden Service be brought in house to provide an improved service.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that bringing the Dog Warden Service in house would provide an improved service.

THE DECISION:

That the Council establishs an in-house Dog Warden Service and the additional expenditure to provide the service be financed from the one-off fund in 2014/15 and be incorporated in the budget from 2015/16.