Performing Animals

If you exhibit, use or train performing animals in England, Wales or Scotland, you must be registered with your local authority.
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Regulation Summary A summary of the regulation relating to this registration (Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925) (External Link)  
Apply for Registration Apply online to register for the exhibition or training of performing animals (External Link)
Public Register This register is available for inspection upon request.  Please contact the Licensing Section using the details below.
Application Process

Applications must contain details about the animals and the performances they are to take part in. 

There is an application fee which must be paid at the time an application is made.  Full details are available on our fees and charges page.

Receipt of your completed application form and the appropriate fee will be confirmed in writing.

Will Tacit Consent Apply? No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service (External Link) or use the contact details below.
Change of Cirumstances

Any change of circumstances in relation to an existing registration must be notified to the relevant local authority. This includes the surrendering of a registration or any other material change to the registration.

There is a £10.50 fee due in respect of any change that requires a new registration to be issued.

Apply online to change a performing animals registration (External Link) .

Failed Application / Licence Holder Redress  

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Other Redress 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 Complaint

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 a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct (External Link) will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre (External Link) .

Trade Associations

The International Marine Animal Trainers' Association (External Link)

The Association of Circus Proprietors of Great Britain (External Link)

* This page was last reviewed by the Licensing Section on 4 March 2011 *

Contact Details

Business Compliance Section
Additional Information *Advice & Guidance*
E-mail comm@wigan.gov.uk
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m.
Phone Number 01942 489330
Fax 01942 404222
Address Places Directorate, PO Box 100, Wigan, WN1 3DS
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Licensing Section
Additional Information *Responsible for Application & Registration Process*
E-mail licensing@wigan.gov.uk
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Phone Number 01942 404627
Fax 01942 827298
Address Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN
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