Decision details

Tenancy Management Policies on keeping pets in council houses, installing satellite dishes and electric mobility scooters

Reference: D41159

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Approval of revised policies on keeping pets in council houses, satellite dishes and mobility scooters, also to apply for RSPCA’s Gold Standard Community Animal Welfare Award.

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed that the new policies on keeping pets in council homes, electric mobility scooters and installing satellite dishes in Appendices 1, 2 and 3 are approved and implemented from 2 June 2014.

 

That ‘section 2’ or Index Exempt Dogs are not permitted in council properties.

 

That the council seeks to achieve the RSPCA’s Gold Standard CAWF award in June 2015/16.

 

That in order for the council to achieve the RSPCA’s Gold Standard Award, the Orchard Housing Management system is amended to allow the council to monitor the number and type of animals kept in council homes.

 

That the revised policies are publicised to tenants through tenants’ newsletters giving feedback from the consultation.

 

That housing staff are briefed on the revised policy prior to its implementation

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation has taken place on the draft policies

Consultees

Tenants, animal welfare charities and officers from Housing Leeds

Contact: Kathryn Bramall, Leeds Homes Policy Manager 0113 224 3296 Email: kathryn.bramall@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 30/04/2014

Date of decision: 09/05/2014

Effective from: 17/05/2014

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