Have your say on the future of local councils in Surrey

Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us for a special online engagement session hosted by the Leaders of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils on Thursday 3 July from 7pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams. We'll explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved. Sign up for the session (opens new window).

Apply for animal activity licences

Animal activities licence

Under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (opens new window) you must have a licence for the following:

dog daycare
breeding dogs
selling animals as pets
hiring out horses
keeping or training animals for exhibition
home boarding of dogs
boarding of dogs in kennels
boarding for cats

Further information and guidance (opens new window)

We offer pre-application advice on this licence.

We have also adopted a policy covering the Licensing of Animal Activities (PDF, 587 KB)

Register of premises operating under a valid Animal Licence

The register covers all licences under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 Act in our Borough.

View the register of premises operating under a valid Animal Licence (opens new window)

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