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Apply for a bird gathering licence

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  • tell us you are holding a gathering under a general licence
  • apply for a specific licence to hold a gathering of poultry or other captive birds in England

    • If you are using a general licence, you must notify the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) at least 7 days before the gathering.

    If your gathering includes birds that are not covered by a general licence, you must apply for and receive a specific licence before the gathering takes place.

    Only event organisers need to use this service. You can use this service if you are organising a gathering of:

  • you are only attending or bringing birds to an event
  • your activity involves poultry or other captive birds from only one premises

    • Read the guidance on bird gatherings and make sure you can meet the licence conditions for: 

    APHA may not be able to issue a specific licence if the risk of disease spread cannot be reduced to an acceptable level. When the bird flu risk levels are higher APHA is less likely to issue a specific licence.

  • details of the birds attending and where they will come from
  • to attach your written contingency plan (for specific licences this must be signed by a veterinarian)

    • For specific licences you will also need:

    APHA will confirm your notification within 5 days.

  • Assess any disease risks associated with the proposed gathering.
  • Request additional information if needed.
  • Tell you whether your application has been approved or rejected.

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