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Street Trading Licence

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 lays down certain regulations concerning street trading.  Street trading is selling or offering for sale any article in the street from a van, stall etc.  This includes food, such as burgers, kebabs, crepes etc; flowers; or other things such as household items.  Within the Cotswold District, street trading can only be carried out in streets called "consent streets", providing the trader has obtained a Street Trading Consent from the Council and complies with certain conditions.  The Council has designated all streets and roads in its area as "consent streets".  The term "street" includes part of any road, footway, beach or other area to which the public have access without payment, and a service area as defined in section 329 of the Highway Act 1980.

A Street Trading Consent will last for a maximum of 12 months and expire on 31st March following the date of issue.  Fees vary according to what is being sold and where the trading takes place.

Some types of trading are exempt from the need to obtain a Street Trading Consent and these include:-

• Pedlars trading under the authority of a Pedlars Certificate;
• Trade at markets or fairs which have a right to trade (e.g. under Market Rights);
• Trading as a news vendor subject to certain requirements;
• Trading carried out by roundsmen (e.g. milkmen);
• Trading carried out in a street adjoining a shop provided it is part of the business of the shop (such business must not obstruct the highway).

Applications for Street Trading Consents are sent to the Police, Highways Authority, Parish/Town Council and the Ward District Councillor(s) for the trading site before any decision is made.

If you want advice about whether you need a Street Trading Consent or would like to apply for a Consent please contact the Licensing Service as below for further advice and information.

If you want advice about health and safety or food safety issues please contact our Health Team as below.