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If you have an unwanted blade, please use one of our four permanent knife bins across Lichfield and Burntwood. They’re safe, secure and available 24/7 for anonymous disposal. Every knife surrendered is one less that could cause harm. If you are worried about someone who may be carrying a knife, call 101, report it online on the Staffordshire Police website or anonymously via Crimestoppers. In an emergency always dial 999. Find out more about local knife bins.

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Do I need a licence?

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  1. Do I need a licence?
  2. Selling alcohol, providing entertainment or late night hot food/drink
  3. Public events and street trading
  4. Street trading and special events
  5. Social, sporting or political members clubs
  6. Gambling machines, betting and lotteries
  7. Taxis drivers, vehicles and private hire operators
  8. Food premises and sales
  9. Animal related businesses
  10. Tattooing, piercing and electrolysis licences
  11. Houses in multiple occupation (HMO)
  12. Scrap metal businesses
  13. Camping, caravan and residential sites
  14. You are here: Sex shop and adult cinemas
  15. Felling trees and woodland
  16. Charity collection permits
  17. A-boards
  18. Pay for a licence

Sex shop and adult cinemas

To run a sex shop (any premises selling sex toys, books or videos), or a venue where explicit films are shown to members of the public, you may need a licence.

Find out more.

 
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