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Street Trading ^{_{(excluding the pedestrianised city
centre areas)}}

If you wish to trade as a Street Trader (mobile or static) in Peterborough you will need to apply for a Street Trading Consent. If you are applying for a location that has not previously been occupied an initial consultation will be required. Following the consultation period (28 days) authorised officers will determine the application.

If you wish to sell hot food or drink between 23:00 and 05:00 you will also need to apply for a Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003

Please note that if you wish to trade within the pedestrianised areas of the City Centre you will need to contact the Commercial Operations Department.

Eligibility Criteria

You must:

Be at least 17 years of age
Not employ any person under the age of 14 years (Section 20, Children and Young Persons Act 1993)
Fully complete all relevant sections of the application form
Ensure that the correct fee accompanies the application form
Complete all calculations of the street trading fee form
The calendar form must be completed and attached to the application
Complete a separate application for each unit or trading location
Provide a plan of the location indicating the proposed position of the unit (initial consultation only)
Written permission must be supplied from the land owner where trading is to be carried out on private land

Fees

Initial consultation fee £50 (non refundable, not required if the location has been previously consented)
Daytime 06:00 to 23:00 £8.35 per day
Evening 23:00 to 06:00 £65.10 per night
Ice Cream Traders £620 anually
Consents will be issued for a 3, 6, 9 or 12 month period as follows: 1 Apr - 30 June, 1 Jul - 30 Sep, 1 Oct - 31 Dec, 1 Jan - 31 Mar. We will pro-rata fees where an application is received in between these periods.
12 month consents can only be issued to run from 1 Apr - 31 Mar

Regulation Summary

Street Trading is regulated by the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 licence holders must ensure they comply with legislation.

Application Evaluation Process

Peterborough City Council will have regard to the following when considering an application for a Street Trading Consent:

Where the location has not been previosuly consented consultation will be carried out with the relevant authorities
Where objections are received they will be considered before any consent is issued
Conditions will be added to all consents to ensure that the consent holder operates according to legislation and the requirements of Peterborough City Council
Any previous trading history can be taken in to consideration.
The suitablility of the location
The type, size and appearance of the unit
Product types to be sold
The location in relation to other traders nearby

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

Yes - This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard otherwise within 40 days. If you would like to contact us at anytime regarding your application you can do this online here if you applied through the Business Link service or use the contact details below.

How to Apply

Before applying we recommend that you speak to a member of the Licensing Team who will be able to advise you of any vacant locations.

You can apply online by using the links below.

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Cream Traders)}}

Apply for a street trading consent

Apply to change a street trading consent

Make an additional payment relating to a submitted application (When making an additional payment please remember to quote the reference number given and ensure that you only pay the amount requested).

You can also download the relevant application forms, guidance notes or calendars by using the links below and return the competed form to us at the address provided on the form

Application form for a street trading consent

Application form to change a street trading consent

Street Trading Information Pack

Street Trading Calendar 2012

Public Register

For details regarding existing street trading consents please contact the Licensing Team

Failed Application Redress

Please contact Peterborough City Council in the first instance.

Any person who is refused a street trading consent can appeal to the Licensing Committee, this must be done in writing and must be received within 21 days of being notified of the refusal to grant the consent.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact Peterborough City Council in the first instance.

Any consent holder who objects to a condition attached to a licence may appeal to the Licensing Committee

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

If you have any issues regarding a Street Trader for example compliants relating to; noise, pollution, obstruction or possible non compliance with regulations, or if one trader wishes to complain about another, please contact Peterborough City Council for help and advice.

Contact Details

For help and advice please contact the Licensing Team

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