Animal Welfare Act 2006
Hillingdon Council is addressing a rise in animal welfare reports and recovering funds from past illegal breeding cases under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Hillingdon Council's Residents' Services Select Committee reviewed animal welfare and licensing in July 2025, noting a rise in reported concerns. The committee's report highlighted an increase to 15 animal welfare reports in the first six months of 2025, compared to nine for all of 2024, with residents reporting issues like barking dogs or smelly premises. The council's responsibilities under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 were also discussed.
In July 2025, Hillingdon Council recovered £282,738 from a 2018 illegal dog breeding case, which was highlighted in the committee's report. The Animal Welfare Act 2006 provides for the welfare of animals in England and Wales, establishing a duty of care for owners and prohibiting unnecessary suffering. No further meetings or actions are currently scheduled on this topic.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Council recovered £282,738 in July 2025 from a 2018 illegal dog breeding case. Source
- Hillingdon received 15 animal welfare reports in the first six months of 2025. Source
- Hillingdon received 9 animal welfare reports in the entirety of 2024. Source
- The Residents' Services Select Committee met on 15 July 2025. Source
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