Local Authority Duties
Before being granted a licence the applicant must be able to demonstrate to the Council's Licensing Officer:
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That the animals will at all times be kept in accommodation suitable in respect of construction, size of quarters, number of occupants, exercising facilities, temperatures, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness.
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That animals will be adequately supplied with suitable food, drink and bedding materials, adequately exercised, and (so far as is necessary) visited at suitable intervals.
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That all reasonable precautions will be taken to prevent and control the spread of infectious or contagious diseases, including the provision of adequate isolation facilities.
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That appropriate measures will be taken to protect the animals in case of fire or other emergency, including the provision of suitable fire fighting equipment.
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That a register containing a description of any animal received into the establishment, the date of arrival and departure, and the name and address of the owner will be kept, and that the register will be available for inspection at all times by a Licensing inspector or by a Veterinary Surgeon or Veterinary Practitioner authorised by the Council.
A licence may be refused or withheld on other grounds if those grounds are such that conditions were not suitable for the boarding of animals.
Each licence issued is subject to standard conditions that are imposed on all animal boarding establishments licensed by the Council.
In addition to the standard conditions a licence may also contain special conditions that are only applicable to your premises