Animal Activity Licensing Policy Survey

Have Your Say on Thurrock's Draft Animal Activity Licensing Policy

We want to hear your views on a new Draft Animal Activity Licensing Policy for Thurrock. Whether you are a licence holder, animal welfare organisation, veterinary professional, resident or simply interested in animal welfare, your feedback will help shape the final policy.

The draft policy explains how Thurrock Council will carry out its responsibilities for licensing and regulating animal-related activities. It brings together the council's approach to licensing, inspections, enforcement and decision-making into a single document to provide greater clarity, consistency and transparency.

The policy covers activities such as animal boarding, breeding, pet sales, dangerous wild animals, zoos and primate licensing. It also sets out the standards expected of licence holders and the council's approach to promoting high standards of animal welfare across the borough.

Please take a few minutes to review the draft policy and share your views. Your feedback will help us ensure the policy is clear, practical and effective before it is considered for adoption.