From
the minutes of the Cabinet (Southend-on-Sea Borough Council) meeting of
Tuesday, 9th January 2018:
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Notice of Motion – Caged Peafowl
At
the meeting of Council held on 14th December 2017, Members received
a notice of motion calling on the Council to move the caged peafowl in the
Chalkwell menagerie to a more humane home.
This
has been proposed by Councillor Ware-Lane and seconded by Councillor Willis.
Resolved:
1, That it be noted that the peafowl have been
bred in captivity and are in space sufficient for them and are being cared for.
They are regularly fed and watered, breeding and show no signs of distress and
are in good health. The space that they occupy has been recently improved and
the Council is considering further improvements to their surroundings.
2, That the Council continue to review the situation
before coming to a decision about the future of the Peafowl and will take
advice from independent animal welfare charities, i.e. RSPCA and RSPB.
Reasons
for Decision
To
respond to the notice of motion.
Other
Options
None
Note:-
This is an Executive Function
Eligible
for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee
Executive
Councillor:- Holland
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