Changes to the animal licensing laws
The Government published updated legislation for animal businesses which became effective on 1 October 2018. Under these regulations, animal boarding businesses (including home boarders and day carers), dog breeders, pet shops and riding establishments
will be covered under a single type of licence from that date. It will be known as an “animal activity licence”, with new nationally-set licence conditions for businesses providing animal related services.
Businesses operating these activities will need to comply with the new conditions and will be assessed before the licence is granted to make sure they can meet them. Please, therefore, consider the conditions below before making an application which must
be submitted at least 10 weeks before expiry.
Before you apply
Please read the guidance notes for keeping or training animals for exhibition below.
If you need further information please contact us at licensing@bedford.gov.uk
Application forms and guidance
Pay for a licence
Go to our online payment page and pay for a licence:
Pay for a keeping or training animals for exhibition licence