We will use this page to publish any upcoming changes in legislation that is relevant to any of the licences we process which include pubs, clubs, taxi vehicles and drivers, gambling, scrap metal and animal welfare and any other news items that will be of interest to our clients.
Online Applications
You are now able to make online applications for many licences via our website.
If you have an existing licence with Ipswich Borough Council or have had a licence with us you will need an activation key. Please email licensing&enforcement@ipswich.gov.uk and we will provide you with that key.
If you don’t currently hold a licence with us, you can register on the system and apply for a licence. For support on how to register, download our guide (PDF).
Animal Welfare - Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015
The Microchipping of Dogs Act came into effect in April 2016. It is now an offence not to have your dog micro-chipped unless it is registered as a working dog or younger than 8 weeks old.
This means that any dog breeder should have any puppies that they sell micro-chipped if they more than 8 weeks old.