Issue - meetings

The Parks and Events Services Manager presented the Animal, Bird and Fish Welfare on Council Land Policy for Members’ consideration and in doing so reminded Members that this policy had been brought forward following agreement of a Motion on Notice on this subject at the Council meeting held in September 2023.

The main purpose of the policy was to ensure that animals, fish and birds did not suffer abuse on Council land.  As part of this process, it would not be possible to offer animals, fish or birds as prizes at events held on Council land.

Following the presentation of the report, Members discussed the content of the policy and welcomed the fact that an exception would be made to enable the use of animals for educational purposes, such as by charitable organisations.  Members also noted that giving animals, birds and fish as prizes at events held in Redditch had fortunately not been an issue on Council land in recent years, but the policy would help to reinforce the fact that such practice would not be welcomed.

RESOLVED that

the Animal, Bird and Fish Welfare on Council Land Policy, be approved.