Issue details
Animal Welfare Licensing Policy
The Animal Welfare Licensing Policy sets out
how the Council carries out its functions under the Animal Welfare
(Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations
2018, the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 and the Dangerous Wild Animals Act
1976.
The policy was reviewed and revised as part of an audit of the
animal welfare service and includes clarification of the
arrangements to be taken to manage unannounced visits within the
term of a licence.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/09/2025
Contact: Joanne McClay, Service Manager - Environment and Regulation Email: joanne.mcclay@nfdc.gov.uk, Ben Stockley.
Decisions
- 05/09/2025 - Animal Welfare Licensing Policy