Licence summary
If you exhibit, use or train performing animals in England, Wales or Scotland, you must be registered with your local authority.
Applications must contain details about the animals and the performances they are to take part in. Fees will be payable for applications and conditions may be attached. The fee is based upon an application and operating fee. Should the application not be granted, you will be refunded half the fee. If you require any assistance throughout the application process, please contact us using the details below.
Eligibility Criteria
No provision in legislation.
Regulation Summary
Summary of the regulations relating to this licence.
Application Evaluation Process
No provision in legislation.
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact them. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.
Link to UK Welcomes
Apply online
The EU Services Directive took effect in late December 2009 with an aim to open up the European Internal Market to cross-border trade in services. There is a requirement for Local Authorities to make certain licensing processes available online.
An online portal, "EUGO", has been established so that service providers can source information with regards to doing business within Europe. In the UK, the portal is called UK Welcomes and is hosted by Business Link.
Apply for a certificate or registration for exhibition or training of performing animals
Tell us about a change to your certificate or registration for exhibition or training of performing animals
Failed Application Redress
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
Consumer Complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
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.
Trade Associations
The International Marine Animal Trainers' Association
The Association of Circus Proprietors of Great Britain
Further Information
Telephone: 01372 732000
e-mail: contactus@epsom-ewell.gov.uk