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# Council officials carry out raids over animal welfare concerns
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/council-officials-carry-out-raids-over-animal-welfare-concerns/
- Published: 2023-11-23T15:40:34.000Z
- Updated: 2023-11-24T10:33:04.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:58, News

Officials from Lichfield District Council have launched raids on two properties over animal welfare concerns.

A magistrate granted warrants to enter and search the addresses – which have not been released – after reports around 90 dogs were being kept in poor conditions.

The raids were supported by police and a vet, with action being taken in one of the cases.

Cllr Alex Farrell, cabinet member for housing and the Local Plan, said:

> “Lichfield District Council takes animal welfare extremely seriously.   
>  
> “In addition to responding to complaints about animal neglect, the council licence and inspect a range of activities that involve animals to safeguard their welfare.   
>  
> “Officers are currently targeting people who are breeding dogs, providing dog day care, or keeping dangerous wild animals without a licence.   
>  
> “All those holding a licence can be found on the council’s website, along with their star rating, and I’d encourage anyone with information about illegal activity to contact the council.”  
>  
> Cllr Alex Farrell, Lichfield District Council