Keeping and training animals for exhibition
You will need to apply for a licence to keep or train animals.
How to apply
To apply for a licence for keeping and training animals for exhibition, you'll need to complete our online form and pay the correct fee.
We recommend reading the guidance notes for keeping and training animals for exhibition.
Fees
There are 2 parts to the fee:
- Part A - a fee of £240 for processing your application, including any appropriate checks
- Part B - an additional fee of £240 if you’re successful in being granted a licence. This may also include any veterinary fees where appropriate.
We offer a pre-application advice service if you need advice and guidance on applying for a licence. The fee for this service is £115. If pre-application advice leads to a licence application, the Part A application fee will be
Book a pre-application advice meeting by emailing animal.licensing@medway.gov.uk.
Apply and pay the fee
You'll need the following information to apply for a licence:
- the types of animals being kept and for what type of activity (for example, TV and film)
- your details, including your name and relationship to the business
- the applicants’ details (if different), including name, contact information and address
- emergency keyholder details
- veterinary practice details
- business and premises details, including operating procedures
- staff training details.
You'll also need to tell us about:
- waste and emergency response agreements
- isolation plans
- information about the prevention and control of infectious disease
- accommodation information
- public liability insurance and planning.
Apply for a licence to keep and train animals for exhibition
After you apply
Your application will then be reviewed, and we’ll email a payment request form to you to complete online.
Once you have paid the Part A fee and we have received your supporting documentation and procedures, we'll contact you to arrange an inspection of the premises by one of our licensing officers and, if necessary, an independent vet.
Once we've successfully completed our inspection, we'll send you an invoice for the second part of the licence fee. This is £240, as well as the veterinary inspector's fee if applicable.
If a licence is granted, the licence details will also be published in Medway Council’s online Animal Licensing Register.
Inspection reports
You can download and begin to complete the inspection report that will be used by the visiting officer. This will help to speed up the inspection.
Download the inspection report for keeping and training animals for exhibition.
Renewing a licence
Your licence will last for 3 years. You’ll need to renew at least 10 weeks before your existing licence expires.