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H.S. Key Member
Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Posts: 481 Location: Kent
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:37 am Post subject: Not many DWA in Kent?. |
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I saw the following article in my local free paper, and found it quite odd.
Firstly, it is odd because it was tucked away on the back page and doesn't really seem to have any point to it. However, it did leave me wondering if the non-issue of the licences is due to the councils refusing to issue them, or just because there is no demand. This led to further wondering if there are 'hot' areas in the UK whereby DWA's are more popular.
The article in question:
Quote: | Despite occasional reports of big cat sightings, the Mid and West Kent areas are almost entirely free of dangerous wild animals. Private owners of exotic pets which are deemed to be dangerous, must apply annually to their local authority for a licence to keep the creatures.
The wildlife group Big Cats in Britain said thousands of the licences had been issued throughout the UK. But neither Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council nor Tunbridge Wells Borough Council have issued any. Maidstone Borough Council has issued one- for birds in the aviary at Leeds Castle. |
Your thoughts. |
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JohnC Key Member
Joined: 04 Jan 2005 Posts: 219 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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In case anyone is wondering what birds require a licence, the answer is Cassowaries, Emu and Ostrich. _________________ John
Oldest member, been keeping reptiles for 36 years.
Carpets, royals, rainbow boas, corns, milks, ackies and leos. |
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H.S. Key Member
Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Posts: 481 Location: Kent
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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JohnC wrote: | In case anyone is wondering what birds require a licence, the answer is Cassowaries, Emu and Ostrich. |
I did wonder, as there are other bidr places in Kent that have various birds of prey. |
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KJ Exotics CaptiveBred Addict!
Joined: 12 Sep 2006 Posts: 557 Location: UK (Warwickshire)
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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JohnC wrote: | In case anyone is wondering what birds require a licence, the answer is Cassowaries, Emu and Ostrich. |
I was thinking about this the other day do you not need one for a penguin, i want a small penguin haha _________________ Kieron
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Nuneaton warwickshire |
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Scott W Site Admin
Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 13355 Location: London, England.
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:11 am Post subject: |
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I believe the councils listed in that clip are ones that are totally opposed to issuing DWA licenses.
I'm sure Chris Newman has a few case files he could post up.
I think it's disgusting that ignorance of a subject prevents people from keeping the animals they wish to.
I still don't know of a single case of ANY animal covered by the DWA that has attacked and killed a member of the public
Unlike the many serious dog attacks. _________________
Please DO NOT pm orders for reptiles, send email instead scott@captivebred.co.uk |
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Mwoxy Contributing Member
Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 148
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 3:56 am Post subject: |
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Totally agree with you Scott.
Unfortunately in this age of litigation, it is highly unlikely that councils, such as Medway, who are opposed to DWA in any form are likely to change their stance. They probably are exposed to enough hidden threats without obvious ones!
Anyone heard anymore about the DWAA review..........only a few years late!!!
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Chris Newman I'm new here...
Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 19
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:21 am Post subject: |
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I am delighted to say Medway has finally been forced to issue its first DWAA license, only took 5 years! Another Kent LA has also just issued a DWAA license (yesterday), but not for reptiles. I have two more LA’s who have never issued DWAA’s previously about to do so. So if anyone is having difficulties with a LA not issuing DWAA’s then I am always willing to advice.
As regards to the when the DWAA review will be completed, all I can say is imminently. I has a meeting with the Minister recently and he confirmed that the changes to the schedule will be announced shortly. As the AWA comes into effect in April I would expect the changes to happen shortly after. |
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H.S. Key Member
Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Posts: 481 Location: Kent
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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That is good news. Thanks for letting us know. _________________ 31August2008-Kent Reptile Show (Amphibians & Inverts welcome) for more information & Booking e:mail: mrac@sky.com |
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robje29 Key Member
Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 223 Location: Devon
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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I presume you reffer to the report the Andrew greenwood etc worked on? what of the changes that were recommended do you know are likely to happen? some of them were good but others not so.
Rob |
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Scott W Site Admin
Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 13355 Location: London, England.
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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That's good news Chris, what did Medway finally charge for such a privilege? _________________
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