The CEO of a local authority has warned against pressure from councillors to allow pets at council events for fear of “dog mauls child” headlines.
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) members raised concerns with the current prohibition on dogs at council events, alluding to their understanding that the policy was never agreed in chambers.
During a lengthy debate, the chamber heard comparisons of recent health and safety advice going too far with council reps previously being warned about “plane crashes” in the city.
