Licence Summary
If you exhibit, use or train performing animals you must be
registered with us.
Applications must contain details about the animals and the
performances they are to take part in.
Applications are subject to a
fee
Eligibility Criteria
Applications must be in the form prescribed by the local
authority.
You must be a fit and proper person.
Regulation Summary
The main legislation covering this permission is the
Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925.
Application Evaluation Process
There are no formal consultation procedures in relation to
applications made. Applications will be assessed on the information
provided.
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your
application is granted if you have not heard from us by the end of
the target completion period of 28 days.
Apply online
Downloadable forms and other documents
If you wish to complete an application by hand and return it to
us by post, you can download the application form here. If you
wish to make a
change to an existing licence you can
download an application form.
Failed Application Redress
Please contact your us in the first instance.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact your us in the first instance.
Other Redress
A police officer or officer of the local authority may make a
complaint to the local magistrates' court if they feel that animals
have been subject to cruelty.
Consumer Complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the
first contact is made with the registration holder by you -
preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that
has not worked, contact the Trading Standards Team.
Public Registers
Please contact the Trading Standards Team for more information
on the registers held.
Trade Associations
Contact Details
For more information please contact the
Trading
Standards Team.
