Fees and Charges
1st April 2008 - 31st March 2009
Animal Control
Pest and Vermin Control in Domestic Premises
Pest | Charge | |
|---|---|---|
(a) | Rats | FREE |
(b) | Mice, Cockroaches, Bedbugs | £40 |
(c) | Wasps | £44 |
(d) | Fleas, ants, silverfish & other insects not included in (b) or (c) above | £64 |
(e) | Squirrels and other rodents not included in (a) or (b) above | £64 |
A call-out charge may be made in any individual case where a visit is made and treatment is not carried out (e.g. where the client insists on a visit in respect of a wasps' nest out of season).
Concessions
The concessionary rate of 50% shall apply in domestic premises where the occupant is in receipt of:
- Income Support
- Job seekers allowance (income based)
- Guaranteed pension credit
- Council tax benefit (not single person's discount)
- Housing benefit
N.B. The Head of Environmental Health & Licensing and Environmental Health Managers have discretion to waive the charge in exceptional circumstances where there is a danger to public health.
The occupant includes the partner, but does not include other members of the household or other residents.
Pest and Vermin on Other Premises
| Pest | Charge | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | All insect treatments (per hour or part hour) | £78 inc. |
| (b) | Rats and mice (per visit) | £46 inc. |
| (c) | Pigeon control (per hour or part hour) | £78 inc. |
In exceptional cases where large treatments are necessary in commercial, industrial, or public authority premises, the cost of chemicals/materials will also be charged.
N.B. Payment to be made at the time of treatment. Invoices will not normally be issued.
Stray Dogs
| Prescribed Sum | Admin Charge | Kennelling |
|---|---|---|
| £25 | £25 | £15 per day |
Kennelling will be charged for every day that the dog is held unless the owner contacts us before 5 p.m. and, for any reason, we are not able to return it on that day. In such case kennelling will be waived for that day (and subsequent days if we are unable to return it on the following day).
If the owner contacts the Council and/or the kennels after 5.00 p.m., the kennelling charge will be payable for that day or part thereafter.
The concessionary rate of 50% shall apply where the dog owner is in receipt of a qualifying means tested benefit (see section 1).
The Head of Environmental Health & Licensing and Environmental Health Managers have discretion to waive all or part of the charges in exceptional circumstances.
Other Dog Charges
| Charge | ||
|---|---|---|
| (a) | Fixed penalty dog fouling | £50 |
| (b) | Microchipping: Concessionary Rate | £25 £12.50 |
| (c) | Anti barking collar (per week) payable in advance | £6 |
Animal Licensing Charges
| Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 Annual fee for establishment | £200 |
| Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 Annual fee for premises | £200 |
| Dangerous Wild Animal Act 1976 Dangerous Wild Animal Licence | £30 +Vet Fees |
| Pet Shops Act 1951 Pet Shop Licence | £120 +Vet Fees |
| Riding Establishment Acts 1964 and 1970 Riding Establishment Licence | £200 + Vet Fees |