Decision details

RESOLVED that:-

(1)          the official Fur Free Markets policy be adopted:

Teignbridge District Council recognises that the United Kingdom has     banned the farming of animals for their fur on ethical grounds since 2000 and the use of one of the most common traps used to catch animals for their fur has also been banned for many years.

Recognising that real fur is cruel and unnecessary, this Local Authority prohibits the selling of products containing real animal fur on council owned land, council run markets or council leased markets (including seasonal and Christmas markets).  All products wholly or partially made with real fur are covered by this ban and include for example; fur coats, vintage fur, fur shawls, garments with fur trim, fur pompom hats, and fur accessories and trinkets; and

(2)          the Fur Free Markets campaign of the animal welfare charity, Respect for Animals, the UK’s leading anti-fur organisation be supported by:

Becoming a signatory to the initiative.

Seeking the advice and assistance of the charity in the   enforcement of this ban