Environmental Health
Lewes District Council
Southover House
Southover Road
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1AB
Tel: 01273 484354
ehealth@lewes.gov.uk
Minicom 01273 484488
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Whilst many food business only have to register with the Local Authority to operate, some food businesses are required by law to have ‘Approval’ from the local Food Authority.
Practitioners in acupuncture, ear piercing, electrolysis, and tattooing and the premises they operate in, must be registered by the Council.
Boarding kennels need to a licence to operate. These are available from us for a fee and are renewable annually.
A licence is required for keeping a breeding establishment for dogs. We issue them for a fee and last for one year.
Keeping dangerous and wild animals requires a licence issued by us.
Information for owners of animals looking to perform in public, how to apply and the fees involved with issuing a licence.
Business selling animals require a licence issued by us. A fee is charged with the licence renewable annually.
If you let out horses or ponies for hire or provide riding school services you will require a licence under the Riding Establishments Act 1964.
Information to operate a zoo and how to apply for a licence, including fees and details of conditions.