FOI request (FOIR-150679889)

Given that new legislation known as The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 has now been in force for a year, and acknowledging the Statutory guidance issued by Her Majesties Government, specificity paragraph 105 entitled Question 15 of the Frequently asked questions, can the council confirm the following:

1 Does the council maintain a publicly accessible register of all businesses licensed under the AAL regulations, and if so, where can it be found.

2 If the council does not maintain a publicly accessible register of all businesses licensed under the AAL regulations, has this been as a result of a specific decision or otherwise. Please provide details of relevant option.

3 If the council does not maintain a register, please detail all businesses in the Councils area that are licensed under the AAL regulations for the selling of animals as pets, including any star rating gained.

4 Since the introduction of the AAL regulation, have any businesses been refused a licence to sell animals as pets, or had such a licence revoked.

5 How many complaints have the council received and upheld regarding businesses licensed to sell animals as pets in the twelve months prior to the introduction of the AAL regulations.

6 How many complaints have the council received and upheld regarding businesses licensed to sell animals as pets in the twelve months since the introduction of the AAL regulations.