The cessation of the Council’s out of hours standby service for the collection and kennelling of stray dogs
Record of Decision Taken by David Banks on 18 February 2025
Details of Decision:
The cessation of the Council’s out of hours standby service for the collection and kennelling of stray dogs effective from 01 April 2025.
Authority for decision
Delegated Authority of the Executive Director, Neighbourhoods
Decision
The cessation of the Council’s out of hours standby service for the collection and kennelling of stray dogs effective from 01 April 2025.
Reasons for decision
The financial cost of providing a standby stray dog collection service is disproportionate to the numbers of call outs.
In 2024 we only collected 8 dogs out of normal hours. One of our 2 animal wardens is on standby and in 2024 these payments amounted to £10K equating to £1,250 per dog collected.
Alternative options considered and rejected
To continue providing the service would not be good value. Officers will explore options to deliver a collection point for residents to take a stray dog found out of hours. The risk is considered low.
Conflicts of interest and any dispensation
None identified.
Monitoring Information
Key decision?
No.
Confidential/ Exempt (if yes, please state paragraph)?
No.
Do General Exception or Special Urgency Rules apply to this decision?
No.
Consultation has taken place with the Section 151 & Monitoring Officer?
Yes.
The Leader, Deputy Leader or relevant Portfolio Member have been consulted?
Yes, portfolio holder.
Signed
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