You will need a licence from the council to operate a business involving animals (except dog walking and grooming). We operate a useful pre-application service to help you navigate the licensing regime and prevent any unnecessary expenditure.

Read more about Application advice and support

Application advice and support

We provide a range of paid for advice and guidance to help you with your application

Read more about Animal activities licence

Animal activities licence

Licences for animal boarding, dog breeding, riding establishments, performing animals and selling pets

Read more about Animal activities star rating scheme

Animal activities star rating scheme

Information on how the scheme works including how to request a revisit or appeal your rating

Read more about Dangerous wild animals

Dangerous wild animals

Licence to keep an animal considered to be wild, dangerous or exotic

Read more about Zoo licences

Zoo licences

Licensed zoos may be traditional zoos, safari parks or smaller specialist collections

Read more about Currently licenced premises

Currently licenced premises

Find out which premises are licensed in Cheltenham

Read more about Concerns

Concerns

Find out how to report a concern about animal welfare or unlicensed premises

Read more about Animal movement licensing

Animal movement licensing

Gloucestershire Trading Standards licence the identification and movements of livestock

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