Animals and Animal Welfare
Officers from Environmental Health inspect premises every year
to ensure that they comply with licence conditions. Premises are
also subject to additional checks to ensure standards are
maintained.
The standards relate to structure, safety, security, infectious
disease control, and the suitability of the licence holder. The aim
is to:
- ensure minimum standards of welfare for animals
- prevent the spread of disease and
- ensure the safety of the public visiting these premises.
Periodic inspections are carried out to confirm standards are
maintained, and in response to complaints.
Our advice to anyone using these premises is always:
- check they are licensed, and ask to see the current
licence
- inspect the premises prior to leaving your pet, buying an
animal, or taking a riding lesson
- ensure that riding schools have current public liability
insurance
A number of public registers are also
available for inspection.