A Street trading licence (England and Wales), known as a street trader's licence in Scotland, is a legal requirement to vend goods and services on the streets of the UK.
History
In England and Wales, street trading is governed by the
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982
The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that grants a variety of powers to local authorities in England and Wales, including the power to regulate public entertainment, sex estab ...
. In Northern Ireland, street trading is regulated by the
Street Trading Act (NI) 2001.
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
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Legal requirement
Whether self-employed or an employee, a street trading licence is required to pursue the act of street trading in a public place from a kiosk, vehicle, or moveable stall.
To acquire one you can be 17 or older. Street trading may not allowed during the early hours of the morning.
Exemptions
There are exemptions for selling:
* Milk
* Coal, or any solid fuel
* Public charitable collections, as regulated by section 119 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982
The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 is an Act of the United Kingdom Parliament which makes provision for a wide range of civic government matters.
Effects of the Act
Parts I and II of the Act deal with licensing by local authorities of a r ...
Market traders do not pay for street trading licences at licensed market venues.
Prohibitions
There are roads, listed by each district council, that you cannot sell from.
Applications
A street trading licence can cost around £150 to £500 for a year. Acquiring the licence can take several weeks from each district council, where it is decided by a Licensing Committee.
If the individual making the application has not lived in the UK for at least 10 years, then they need a Certificate of Good Conduct or Criminal Record Certificate from their country of origin.
See also
* Street food
Street food is ready-to-eat food or drinks sold by a hawker, or vendor, in a street or at other public places, such as markets or fairs. It is often sold from a portable food booth, food cart, or food truck and is meant for immediate consumption ...
* Street fundraising
Street fundraising consists of various ways of asking for donations on behalf of a charity. Those asking for donations may be paid employees of the charity (or more commonly a private contractor working on behalf of the charity), or they may be v ...
References
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England and Wales
Scotland
Rushcliffe Borough Council
Local government in the United Kingdom
Government documents of the United Kingdom
Licenses
Retailing in the United Kingdom
Street vendors
Streets in the United Kingdom