FAQ

Why should professional dog walkers need a licence to walk more than four dogs at any one time?

Answer:

Evidence suggests that this is the maximum number of dogs that the average adult could be expected to control at any one time. This PSPO order has been introduced for public safety.
To obtain a professional dog walkers licence you / your business must meet a number of conditions. These include providing evidence of adequate insurance, skills and experience to safely walk up to six dogs at any one time.

Will I be fined if I have not yet received my licence?

Answer:: You will not be fined if you can show proof of submission of an application.

How long is the licence valid for?

Answer:: A dog walker licence is valid for 1 year from the date of issue. You must apply to renew your Licence before it expires.

What does the £240 fee cover?

Answer:: The annual fee has been set at this amount due to the operational needs to run the licensing scheme. It ensures compliance with safety and welfare standards. It covers the costs and time spent to issue the licence and is benchmarked against other local authorities to ensure it is reasonable.

Can I pay by instalments?

Answer:: It is not possible to pay by instalments. A licence is only issued after we are paid in full with a completed application form and the required supporting evidence.

Table 2: Other Registrable Interests

Answer:

You have a personal interest in any business of your authority where it relates to or is likely to affect:

No.	Subject
	Any body of which you are in a general control or management and to which
8.	You are nominated or appointed by your authority
9.	Any body exercising functions of a public nature
10.	Any body directed to charitable purposes
11.	Any body one of whose principal purposes includes the influence of public opinion or policy (including any political party or trade union)

Note

There is no definitive list of bodies exercising functions of a public nature, but those bodies which:-

carry out a public service,
or take the place of local/central government (including through outsourcing);
or carry out a function under legislation or in pursuit of a statutory power;
or can be judicially reviewed,

are likely tob e bodies carrying out functions of a public nature. They include bodies such as government agencies, other councils, health bodies, council owned companies and school governing bodies.

Trusteeship

Answer:

Please see the THCVS resource on ‘Trustee roles and responsibilities’.
CC33 – The Essential Trustee: What you need to know, what you need to do.
Conflicts of Interest: A Guide for Charity Trustees.
Model conflict of interest policy.
NCVO guidance on governance, including how to conduct a governance review, how to deal with conflicts.
Charity Governance Code.
Making Decisions at a Charity.
Getting On board.
Trustees Unlimited – Support and development for trustees and boards. Good place to advertise and find trustee roles.

As a NHW member and coordinator, what training do I need?

Answer:: As an ordinary NHW member, you will not need any formal training. As a coordinator, again very little training as help and support is provided on an ongoing basis by Tower Hamlets Neighbourhood Watch Association.

What is the role of the police?

Answer:

Watches are not police-run groups. It is important to build a close working partnership with your local police such as the Safer Neighbourhood Team, and share with them all information relating to crime and other incidents in your area.

The police can provide information on the latest crime figures, operational support as well as crime prevention advice, whereas Watch members can provide valuable information and knowledge about the neighbourhood. Together, we have a powerful tool to tackle crime

What is OWL?

Answer:: Online Watch Link (OWL) is a community alert messaging system used by Tower Hamlets police, council and NHW to help reduce crime and to keep residents informed of what’s going on locally.

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