Issue - meetings

This report proposes the introduction of Dog Control Orders in Brent’s parks and open spaces.  These would be made under Section 55 of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005.  Public consultation was undertaken between 7 February and 3 May 2011 and a summary is included within paragraphs 3.10 and 3.11.

(i)         that approval be given to the introduction of the Dog Control Orders in parks and open spaces as set out in paragraphs 3.4 to 3.7 of the report from the Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services;

(ii)        that the arrangements be reviewed after six months of operation.

The report from the Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services proposed the introduction of Dog Control Orders in Brent’s parks and open spaces. These would be made under Section 55 of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. Public consultation was undertaken between 7 February and 3 May 2011 the details of which were included in the report.

Councillor Powney (Lead Member, Environment and Neighbourhoods) summarised the provisions proposed to apply to Brent's Parks and, in response to concerns raised in deputations earlier in the evening, acknowledged that monitoring would be a key issue. Visits by officers would take place and there would be an opportunity for the arrangements to be reviewed.

Councillor Sneddon (Ward Councillor, Willesden Green) felt the additional dogs to be permitted in Brent compared to maximum numbers allowed in some neighbouring boroughs would adversely affect the perception of the borough. From the consultation he thought the maximum number supported to be four and asked that a review be carried out in six months' time.

RESOLVED:-

(i)         that approval be given to the introduction of the Dog Control Orders in parks and open spaces as set out in paragraphs 3.4 to 3.7 of the report from the Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services;

(ii)        that the arrangements be reviewed after six months of operation.