Issue - meetings

This cover report presents the final report from the Goose Management Scrutiny Review and asks the Executive to approve the recommendations arising from the review.

Councillor Kramm as Task Group Chair will attend the meeting to present the review recommendations.

Resolved:   That having considered the Goose Management Scrutiny Review Task Groups final report, the Executive agrees to refer back the report and recommendations listed at paragraph 2 (i to v) to the Communities and Environment Policy & Scrutiny Committee for further examination in order to refine the recommendations, in line with budget constraints, prior to consideration by the Executive Member for Culture, Leisure & Tourism.

Reason:     To conclude the Scrutiny Review in line with CYC Scrutiny procedures and protocols.

Consideration was given to the final report and recommendations  from the Goose Management Scrutiny Review. A review undertaken to improve the experience of residents and visitors to public parks, gardens and open spaces by examining the geese and other water fowl related problems affecting Rowntree Park, the University and other sites.

CouncillorKramm as Chair of the Task Group presented the report, giving a comprehensive review of the work undertaken, evidence received and findings which had led to the recommendations which they felt would assist in the development of a long term strategy for the management of geese in the city. He thanked Task Group member and all those who had provided evidence to support  the production of the report. 

The Chair highlighted that the majority of the geese problems impacted on a small number of wards in the city and he questioned the benefits of a survey of the goose population and nesting sites. Members went on to thank the Task Group for their work but raised concerns regarding the resourcing and Officer time in relation to the production of an integrated goose management strategy. 

The Executive Member confirmed that, whilst not supporting the full report recommendations, Officers would continue to trial various measures in an effort to alleviate the problems detailed in the report.

Following further discussion it was

Resolved:   That having considered the Goose Management Scrutiny Review Task Groups final report, the Executive agrees to refer back the report and recommendations listed at paragraph 2 (i to v) to the Communities and Environment Policy & Scrutiny Committee for further examination in order to refine the recommendations, in line with budget constraints, prior to consideration by the Executive Member for Culture, Leisure & Tourism. ^1.

Reason:     To conclude the Scrutiny Review in line with CYC Scrutiny procedures and protocols.