Please be aware that our Council Tax Registration (Open Portal) and Welfare Assistance/Discretionary Awards forms will not be available until Monday 29 July due to essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Independent greyhound track licence

To operate an independent greyhound track in County Durham you must first obtain a licence from us.

The law is changing - please contact us to enquire about applying for a licence, and to find out if you are eligible to apply.

Current applications, concerns and complaints

If you require any further information on your application, have concerns about the operation of an independent greyhound track, or if you have a complaint, please contact us.

Contact Animal health

Email ehcp@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 261 016

Related information

Animal licences

Offsite links

The Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations 2010