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Local authorities regulate the control of dangerous dogs and restricted breeds.

Local authorities may take action against owners of unsafe buildings, walls or structures.

Local authorities enforce regulations on dog breeding businesses.

Local authorities maintain a public register of dog breeding businesses.

You must apply to the local authority for a licence if you wish to breed dogs as a business.

Local authorities operate dog pounds to rehome dogs that have been delivered to the pound.

Local authorities may provide bins for the collection of dog waste in public areas.

You must hold a valid licence if you manage a dog kennel with 20 or more dogs. You can apply to the local authority for an annual licence.

You must apply to the local authority for a licence to erect hoarding on a public road.

You must apply to the local authority for a licence to use mobile equipment such as cranes, cherry pickers or hoists.