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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 at an online or in-person event where you find out more about Local Government Organisation, ask questions and find out how to have your say. 

Weather warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms from Friday 18 July and an amber weather warning on Saturday 19 July. Read our advice during severe weather for more information.  

Essential maintenance to our planning services

There will be disruption to our planning services from Thursday 17 July to Saturday 19 July. This is whilst we carry out some essential maintenance. You will not be able to search or comment on a planning application during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

Animal licensing policy

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The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 has changed the way animal-related businesses are inspected and licensed.

New regulations

The new regulations define the animal-based activities that need licences as:

  • selling animals as pets. This includes keeping animals in a business with a view to them being so sold or resold
  • providing or arranging accommodation for other people's cats or dogs. On any premises where the accommodation is a purpose of the business
  • hiring out horses for riding, instruction in riding, or both
  • breeding three or more litters of puppies in any 12-month period. Breeding dogs and advertising a business of selling dogs
  • keeping or training animals for exhibition. This could be for educational or entertainment purposes, either to any audience attending in person, or by recording

Read our Animal Licensing Policy (PDF, 267 KB).