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Notice: The Council Tax and Council Tax Recovery lines will be closed Wednesday 27th May 2026 due to Team training. Our phone lines will be open as normal on 28th May 2026
We are currently experiencing problems with our phone lines.
We are trying to resolve this issue as soon as possible and apologise for any inconvenience.
Protect the health and welfare of animals on farms, in transit and at markets
Protect the health and welfare of pets
Prevent, control and wipe out animal diseases
Make sure that animal movements can be traced to safeguard human and animal health from transmitted disease
Make sure that animal feeds are produced, transported, stored and used hygienically
Make sure that plants and animals which will enter the food chain are protected from contamination which may harm human health
We also deal with the licensing of boarding kennels and catteries, dog breeding, riding stables, zoos, and animals which need a licence under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act.