Performing Animals Registration

Details

• Licence

  Performing Animals Registration

• EUGO

  

• Link to EUGO site

  http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/eu-go/

• Summary

  If you want to exhibit or train performing animals in Great Britain you must be registered with the local authority where you live.

• Register

  To view the public register, you will need to make an appointment.
  
  Email you request to EnvH_CRMTechSupp@manchester.gov.uk
  

• Fees

  £33.00

• Validity / Renewals

  Registration will remain in force until either the business ceases to exist or registration is cancelled.

• Change of circumstances

  Please use this form to notify us of any changes:
  http://www.manchester.gov.uk/licensing/onlineform/performinganimalschg/

• Relevant legislation

  Applications must contain details about the animals and the performances they are to take part in.
  
  A summary of the regulation relating to this licence can be found here:
  http://www.opsi.gov.uk/RevisedStatutes/Acts/ukpga/1925/cukpga_19250038_en_1

• Link to Guidance Notes

  You may wish to print the guidance notes before completing the application online:
  http://www.manchester.gov.uk/download/14212/performing_animals-guidance

• Attachments to be submitted with your Application

  None required for this application

• Online Application Form

  You can apply for this licence online here: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/licensing/onlineform/performinganimals/

• Download Versions - Application form

  If you do not wish to apply on line you can download an application form complete and submit to Manchester City Council:
  
  Word version:
  http://www.manchester.gov.uk/download/14213/performing_animals-registration
  
  PDF version:
  http://www.manchester.gov.uk/download/14214/performing_animals-registration

• Declaration

  Upon completion of your application you will be required to confirm that you:
  a) have read fully and understood the contents of this form and any supporting information and agree to the terms and/or conditions set out within;
  b) understand that by submitting this application, you consent to Manchester City Council passing on the data within this application and its supporting documents to any authority or person that will assist its determination of this application, or as required by law;
  c) declare that the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief;
  d) understand that if any false information is provided you may be guilty of an offence and liable to prosecution;
  e) understand that if the application is authorised you must inform the authority about any changes to circumstances that mean you no longer meet the conditions for the authorisation;
  f) understand where a statutory declaration has been provided it may be forwarded to Greater Manchester Police;
  

• Application Evaluation Process

  No provision in legislation

• Processing Timescales

  Registration will be granted within 5 days of receipt of an application.

• Will Tacit Consent Apply

  Tacit Consent will apply.
  
  This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from Manchester City Council by the end of the target period.
  
  Please note Tacit Consent will only apply once a full application has been submitted and you have received an acknowledgment from Manchester City Council.
  

• Applicant Complaints

  Please contact Licensing in the first instance (premises.licensing@manchester.gov.uk)
  A police officer or officer of the local authority may make a complaint to the local magistrates' court if they feel that animals have been subject to cruelty.
  

• Consumer Complaints

  We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you preferably in the form of a letter (with proof of delivery).
  
  If that has not worked if you are located in the UK contact Consumer Direct http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
  
  From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre http://www.ukecc.net/

• Other Complaints

  Please complete the online complaints form: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/licensing/complaintsform
  
  A police officer or officer of Manchester City Council may make a complaint to the local magistrates' court if they feel that animals have been subject to cruelty.

• Contact

  Manchester City Council
  Licensing Unit
  PO Box 271
  Manchester
  M18 8YU

• Email

  premises.licensing@manchester.gov.uk

• Telephone

  (0044) 161 234 5004

• Related Trade Associations

  1. The International Marine Animal Trainers' Association (http://www.imata.org/cms.php?home)
  2. The Association of Circus Proprietors of Great Britain (http://www.circus-uk.co.uk/)
  

• Associated Forms

  The following form may also be of interest:
  
  1. Performing Animals Registration - Changes of Circumstances
  http://www.manchester.gov.uk/directory_record/8935/performing_animals_registration-changes_of_circumstances-online