bigcat speciali
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There is a pre trial hearing on the 13 May 2016. As with the council meetings which he tried to have the public and press removed and heard in a closed house, he tried the same in court.
South Lakes Wild Animal Park Safari Zoo 2016
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no, because they are just photos taken of a computer screen. If there was a link then you could visit the page itself...
bigcat speciali
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Taken from Northwest Evening Mail
South Lakes zoo licence holder storms out of council meeting
Note that the article refers to the
and then
followed by
And yet, via the zoos vacancy list and adverts the following is stated
https://www.facebook.com/notes/safari-zoo/safari-zoo-vacancies/1049829805073242 As mentioned previously, Dave Gill is still the licence holder and owner, he still has input regardless of what he says. The vacancy for the new animal management job states that the zoo is under new ownership. This is a big lie and one that has been reported for breaching various codes and laws. The man as we know and as many have said; a baby who throws a tantrum with his baby rattle. I did mention elsewhere about the zoo getting the licence extended to June. That being is to see if Gill and management can meet the report listing and make good, if not, then the council have acted fair by allowing more than adequate time and virtue and giving the fool enough rope to hang himself. Despite the report and zoo inspection findings, the zoo continues to hand-feed wrong diets and allow hand-feeding by the public which was mentioned and must stop. Likewise with mixing various species, wrongful siting of enclosures and buildings which do not have planning permission, to sending staff to collections for training on species, etc. Unless these and much more are made and completed and changes are made for the better, then the zoo will have no future and will close.
David Gill has pleaded not guilty at Manchester court with regards to himself but he has pleaded guilty to points 4 and 5 on behalf of the zoo, in relation to health and safety. This can be confirmed by contacting both Manchester and Preston courts. David Gill will be back in court on 13 May for a pre trial hearing. You can call the Manchester and Preston courts to confirm this as that is where the information is from.
bigcat speciali
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No, factually incorrect and misleading.
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But has it? If so, who are the Founding Trustees?
Couldn't see the panda today. It wasent outside and seems to be sharing it's imdoor quarters with the fennec foxes and sloth
Isn't it the case that the current license doesn't actually expire until June, rather than an extension having been granted?
Bit of a random mix
The ring tails seemed to also be having great fun teasing the Bears
bigcat speciali
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Indeed, the zoo licence expires in June. The council mentions that during the meetings held, the conditions placed on the zoo had expired or about to expire, and extensions were given.
bigcat speciali
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Talks over future of Dalton zoo to conclude
Also:
I am sure the zoo and Gill were warned (even in the zoo inspection and council reports) that they were to stop their birds from free-flying and to manage them correctly?
Also:
https://www.facebook.com/SouthLakes...1006141288947/670553619667531/?type=3&theater
I am sure the zoo and Gill were warned (even in the zoo inspection and council reports) that they were to stop their birds from free-flying and to manage them correctly?
Latest update:
A SOUTH LAKES zoo has had the renewal of its licence deferred so it can act on conditions made before it is re-inspected.
Barrow Borough Council's Licensing Regulatory Committee today imposed a series of additional conditions on South Lakes Safari Zoo's present licence. The Dalton attraction will be re-inspected in May to judge how it is complying with the conditions, such as reviewing animal bites.
The committee will reconvene at Barrow Town Hall on July 5 and 6 to take a decision on renewing the zoo's licence.
South Lakes Safari Zoo Ltd's representatives had told the committee today that it is "absolutely vital" that the licence is renewed to ensure "confidence, continuity and no financial losses".
The attraction's licence had been due to expire in June and inspectors, who visited the zoo in November, had recommended that renewal was refused unless additional conditions were complied with and that greater emphasis was placed on condition 32, "that robust management and staffing structure must be in place to the satisfaction of the licensing authority".
The committee decided to defer a decision until inspectors had returned to the zoo.
The additional conditions include addressing perimeter fencing, upgrading inadequate baboon accommodation, reviewing public feeding and addressing flooring in the flamingo house.
The zoo is operated by South Lakes Safari Zoo Ltd with the licence held by David Gill.
Karen Brewer, of South Lakes Safari Zoo, told the committee that the zoo is to be operated by a new charity company, Safari Zoo Nature Foundation Ltd, and that the charity would hold the licence.
Mrs Brewer said the board has appointed her as chief executive officer, there is also a new senior zoo manager and deputy to replace the 22 years of experience of Mr Gill who is retiring.
Renewal of South Lakes Zoo licence deferred and conditions imposed
A SOUTH LAKES zoo has had the renewal of its licence deferred so it can act on conditions made before it is re-inspected.
Barrow Borough Council's Licensing Regulatory Committee today imposed a series of additional conditions on South Lakes Safari Zoo's present licence. The Dalton attraction will be re-inspected in May to judge how it is complying with the conditions, such as reviewing animal bites.
The committee will reconvene at Barrow Town Hall on July 5 and 6 to take a decision on renewing the zoo's licence.
South Lakes Safari Zoo Ltd's representatives had told the committee today that it is "absolutely vital" that the licence is renewed to ensure "confidence, continuity and no financial losses".
The attraction's licence had been due to expire in June and inspectors, who visited the zoo in November, had recommended that renewal was refused unless additional conditions were complied with and that greater emphasis was placed on condition 32, "that robust management and staffing structure must be in place to the satisfaction of the licensing authority".
The committee decided to defer a decision until inspectors had returned to the zoo.
The additional conditions include addressing perimeter fencing, upgrading inadequate baboon accommodation, reviewing public feeding and addressing flooring in the flamingo house.
The zoo is operated by South Lakes Safari Zoo Ltd with the licence held by David Gill.
Karen Brewer, of South Lakes Safari Zoo, told the committee that the zoo is to be operated by a new charity company, Safari Zoo Nature Foundation Ltd, and that the charity would hold the licence.
Mrs Brewer said the board has appointed her as chief executive officer, there is also a new senior zoo manager and deputy to replace the 22 years of experience of Mr Gill who is retiring.
Renewal of South Lakes Zoo licence deferred and conditions imposed
bigcat speciali
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Very presumptuous of Karen Brewer to say so especially when the licence has not been given and is still up in the air. None of the staff on the management are seen as fit to hold the licence (given that the said management currently have a connection to David Gill). Just who is on this board and have they any connection to David Gill? Will David Gill have any financial input or have any say or play in the zoo if he is to "retire"?
23rd, 24th February and 2nd March, 2016 Barrow BC - Licensing Regulatory Committee
Please remember that Karen Brewer who is management and keeper is a “Trustee of the Sumatran Tiger Trust” along with Ian Collings and David Gill. This trust is part of the “The Wildlife Protection Foundation” Therefore, there is a clear conflict of interest when it comes to who is to be allowed to have the zoo licence.
David Gill has pleaded not guilty at Manchester court with regards to himself but he has pleaded guilty to points 4 and 5 on behalf of the zoo, in relation to health and safety. This can be confirmed by contacting both Manchester and Preston courts. David Gill will be back in court on 13 May for a pre trial hearing. There is a press restriction order in place but you can call Preston and Manchester courts clerks who will confirm what I have mentioned.
Out of sheer interest: Have they now taken out the hybrid male giraffe from the breeding group?
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