New Training Course for LAIA Regs
March 31, 2022 1:50 pm Leave your thoughtsOn the 24th June 10am-3pm there will be a training course for local authority staff who process applications and take enquiries... View Article
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Updated Licensing Guidance for February 2022
January 4, 2022 3:44 pm Leave your thoughtsDEFRA have refreshed the guidance notes that accompany The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and... View Article
Licensing Data Returns to DEFRA
May 13, 2021 1:41 pm Leave your thoughtsWe are at the time of year where Local Authorities should be submitting their returns to Defra regarding the number... View Article
Government Animal Welfare Strategy
May 13, 2021 1:10 pm Leave your thoughtsDEFRA has released their strategy for Animal Welfare this week which is likely to be followed by three Bills in... View Article
Equestrian- Steps Out of Lockdown
April 16, 2021 9:50 am Leave your thoughtsLines on equestrian activities under the Steps Regulations Step 2 means no earlier than 12th April Step 3 means no... View Article
Government Consultations
February 5, 2021 7:52 pm Leave your thoughtsThere are a number of consultations on issues relating to animal welfare which will have an impact on local authorities.... View Article
11/1/21 Pet Business Guidance : COVID 19
January 6, 2021 11:53 am Leave your thoughtsAfter discussions with the relevant Government department, DEFRA, the Canine & Feline Sector Group have updated their pet business guidance... View Article
Riding School COVID Advice
December 24, 2020 9:27 pm Leave your thoughtsGovernment has provided updated/clarification guidance on riding schools relating to Tier 4 which can be found on this link:
RCVS Code of Conduct
December 9, 2020 7:22 pm Leave your thoughtsThe RCVS code of conduct was updated in June 2020 and it is below. Examples given specifically mention dog breeding... View Article
Licensing Course Qualification
September 5, 2020 12:23 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK trade association for pet businesses, has today announced that its joint animal establishments... View Article
APHA Produces New Electronic ID46
July 22, 2020 10:03 pm Leave your thoughtsAPHA have produced an electronic ID46 for use with illegal landings under the Rabies Import Order 1974. It can be... View Article
The Third Party Ban
May 27, 2020 8:57 pm Leave your thoughtsOn the 6th April 2020 the ban on the sale of a puppy or kitten that was not bred by the... View Article
Keeping Pets Healthy & Happy
May 22, 2020 10:07 pm Leave your thoughtsThe sector group including RSPCA, Dogs Trust, PDSA, Battersea and LGAWG has come together to produce a series of infographics... View Article
Pet Business Guidance: COVID 19
May 14, 2020 8:48 pm Leave your thoughtsCFSG has produced guidance on pet businesses and how they operate during the current COVID 19 lock down. The guidance... View Article
Guidance for Zoos on Government Support
April 27, 2020 11:06 pm Leave your thoughtsGuidance has been provided giving information on financial support to zoos and aquariums in the United Kingdom, who have been... View Article
Guidance Amended for Lucy’s Law
April 22, 2020 11:22 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Statutory Guidance for licensing of Pet Sellers and Dog Breeders has been amended to reflect the recent introduction of... View Article