Licences and Street Trading
North West Leicestershire District Council is responsible for issuing a wide range of licences, permits and registrations related to premises, various occupations and activities. The majority of these are administered and enforced by the environmental health and licensing team. Licences are issued for many reasons but usually they are intended to protect the public and to maintain appropriate standards of public safety and animal welfare and to prevent nuisance.
North West Leicertershire District Council follows strict guidelines before issuing licences, permits or registrations and can impose a range of conditions. If the premises are not suitable the licence application will be refused. The team regularly inspect premises to ensure that all the conditions attached to the licence or registration is being met and we investigate complaints including those concerning premises operating illegally without a licence.
Our officers are happy to give advice regarding the full range of licences issued by the council.
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
You will still need a consent.
No. A consent is not needed in these circumstances
Yes. The Street Trading legislation and the Licensing Act 2003 are independent pieces of law. As an example if you want to sell burgers in Coalville town centre after 11pm you will need a Street Trading consent and a Premises Licence authorising you to sell late night refreshment.
As you are operating within 2 zones you will need to pay for 2 consents.
Street Trading does not apply to trading on private land. However, if the van, stall barrow etc is situated on private land at the edge of the public road and sales are being made to pedestrians on the public highway you will need a consent to trade. As with any law there will be 'grey' areas and if you feel that your circumstances are different please contact the Licensing Office for a decision.
No. The only roads that need a consent are A444, A511, A42 (although no trading is allowed on this road under any circumstances), A512, A6, A50, A453 and A447.
You will get special treatment so long as you get your application form submitted before 6 April 2009. If you do you will be allowed to trade until your application is determined (which will be after 6 April). You will also be allowed to trade from the same pitch. If you fail to get your application in on time you will have to cease trading from 6 April 2009 until the application is determined. Any applications for your site will also be considered.
A street trader caused a lot of problems at a local school by selling to children. The litter and general disruption to those living nearby was quite upsetting. In response to the issues raised it was felt that a consent would be required for all local senior schools and colleges.
You may be trading illegally and you may leave yourself open to legal proceedings.
Last updated: Mon 28th June, 2010 @ 12:24
