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Welcome to Basildon District Council
Environmental Health - Animal Welfare & Licensing

Basildon Council Environmental Health supports the view that all animals have a right to a life free from cruel treatment and unnecessary suffering as expressed in the “Five Freedoms” advocated by the RSPCA External Site Icon
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Basildon Council's
Animal Welfare Charter

Report an Animal Welfare problem in Basildon District
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Freedom from Hunger
Freedom from Discomfort
Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease
Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour
Freedom from Fear and Distress


As far as the existing legislation allows, Basildon Council will use these principles as a basis when carrying out its statutory obligations relating to animal health and welfare. Basildon Council also encourages everyone to respect the rights of all animals and to be guided by the same principles.

The existing laws relating to animal welfare are generally accepted by all concerned in their enforcement as being outdated and inadequate. It is expected that the proposed new Animal Welfare Bill, at present being prepared by the government, will be based on the Five Freedoms and remove the ambiguity currently present in the existing regulations.

Basildon's Environmental Health Services are responsible for overseeing the following animal welfare issues: Env. Health Animal Welfare - See our Service Aims
Env. Health Dog Warden - See our Service Aims
Environmental Health - See our Enforcement Policy
Environmental Health - Download a leaflet PDF Document Icon which explains the services we provide.
Contacting Us.

Online:Send us your comments & suggestions - we are always interested to hear your comments (positive or negative) and suggestions for improvements to our service.
Telephone:01268 294280 (Weekdays 9.00am - 5.15pm)
01268 286620 (Weekends & Public holidays - only stray dog reporting)
Fax:01268 294550
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Write:Manager of Environmental Health Services
The Basildon Centre,
St. Martins Square,
Basildon, Essex.
SS14 1DL.