Licensing
Information about the range of Licensing activity we carry out, including street trading, gaming and gambling, alcohol and entertainment, charitable collections, animal licensing, and skin piercing, tattoo, and body piercing regulations.
Alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshment licensing
Apply for/view a Licensing Act 2003 licence or notice.
Gaming, betting and lottery licensing
Apply for a licence under the Gambling Act 2005, and find out current fees and charges, legislation and guidance.
Street trading
Information regarding street trading consents, peddlers certificates and PSPO.
Hackney carriage (taxi) and private hire licensing
Applications/renewals and information in relation to driver, vehicles and operator licensing.
Animal licences
Animal boarding, dangerous wild animals, dog breeding, pet shops, riding establishments and zoo licences.
Camping & caravan site licences
Applications, information and legislation regarding camping and caravans.
Charitable collection licence
Guidance and information for applying for a street collection permit or house to house collection permit.
Skin piercing, tattooing, acupuncture and body piercing registrations
Apply for a licence to carry out acupuncture, tattooing, piercing and/or electrolysis.
Boatman and pleasure boat licences
A licence is required if you wish to be in charge of, and or, navigate a pleasure boat. Information about applying, such as forms and fees.
Licensing payments
How to make a licensing payment for non-commercial society registration annual or application fee, gambling licenses, premises, temporary event notices or personal licence applications.
Prevention of public nuisance guidance
Guidance for the prevention of public nuisances, including noise, odour, general disturbance, litter, antisocial behaviour, light pollution, and other issues.
Licensing news and public notices
Recent news and updates regarding our licensing activity, such as public notices and consultations.
Environmental permits
Guidance and information relating to environmental permits, such as for factories or other activities such as dry cleaners.
Pavement licences
Information on pavement licences to place removable furniture for food/drink sales, service or consumption beside premises.
Scrap metal dealers and motor salvage operators
Information on The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 which set ID, licensing, tax checks, and cashless rules for dealers, with new rules added in 2022.
Busking
Busking brings vibrant entertainment to our public spaces. We encourage responsible busking by following our guidelines.
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