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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.

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