Decision details

Adoption of Animal Welfare Charter.

Further to a request from the Cabinet Member - Communities and Environment, the Animal Welfare Charter has been drafted to reflect the concerns of local people who care about animal welfare and any cruel treatment, abuse or neglect of animals. The Charter sets out the Council’s position on a range of animal welfare issues and aims to provide elected members, Council officials, the business sector and the general public with guidance on animal welfare issues

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Built Environment which provided details of the proposed Animal Welfare Charter for Sefton Council.

Decision Made:

That:

(1)       the content of the report be noted; and:

(2)       the Animal Welfare Charter for Sefton Council be adopted.

Reason for Decision:

To define the Council’s position on a range of animal welfare issues and to provide guidance to elected members, council officials, the business sector and the general public on animal welfare issues.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Not to adopt an appropriate charter.