Licence Summary
A premises where any of the above functions are carried out must
be registered, once registered a certificate of registration will
be issued. As registration will include the names of the the
people working at the premises it is important that we are notified
of any changes
If you carry out acupuncture you will also require a personal
licence issued by the council.
Eligibility Criteria
You must provide specific information
including details of your premises and any previous convictions for
practicing without a licence in this field.
Fees
Premises Registration £156
Personal Licence £70
Change to existing Registration £25
Regulation Summary
Tattooing, piercing, electrolysis and acupuncture are regulated
by the Local
Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982
Application Evaluation Process
Once a valid application has been submitted an officer will
visit the premises in order to make the necessary observations in
order to determine if the premises and / or the person
carrying out the activity are compliant with the relevant criteria
as set by legislation and conditions adopted by the council.
Will tacit consent apply?
No. It is in the public interest that Peterborough City Council
must process your registration before it can be approved. If
you have not heard from us within 28 days, please contact us.
You can do this online here
if you applied through the Business Link service or use the contact
details below.
How to Apply
You can apply online by using the links
below
Apply for a licence to pierce skin
Apply to change to your existing licence to pierce
skin
Or you can download the relevant application forms by
using the links below and return the competed form to us at the
address provided on the form.
Application
form for a licence to pierce skin
Application
form to change a licence to pierce skin
Failed application redress
Please contact Peterborough City Council in the first
instance.
Licence holder redress
Please contact your Peterborough City Council in the first
instance.
If a registration is suspended or cancelled the registration
holder may appeal to the county court.
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 premises or a
practitioner or possible non compliance with regulations,
or if one practitioner 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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