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Our reception desk and telephone lines are closed over the bank holiday weekend from 5pm on Friday 1 May to 9am on Tuesday 5 May. If you need help whilst we are closed, why not WhatsApp us on 01543 308171 and we'll get back to you on Tuesday. Alternatively, why not use our single form to book, apply for or report a local issue. If your query is urgent and it cannot wait until Tuesday, please contact our out of hours service on 0300 303 8234. If your bin/bag is due to be emptied on Monday, please put it out as our crews will be collecting as normal. 

Our environmental protection officers seized a vehicle on 23 April 2026 (registration PF63 FDK) due to suspected offences under Sections 33 and 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, which relate to the improper handling and disposal of waste. To find out more, view the notice.

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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. You are here: 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. Sex shop and adult cinemas
  15. Felling trees and woodland
  16. Charity collection permits
  17. A-boards
  18. Pay for a licence

Taxis drivers, vehicles and private hire operators

If you want to work as a taxi driver in Lichfield district you will need to apply to us for a taxi driver's licence.

If you own your own vehicle(s) that you/other licenced taxi drivers want to use as a taxi/hackney or private hire vehicle, you will also need to apply to us to get your vehicle(s) licenced.

If you want to operate a private hire vehicle (i.e. when customers call you to make bookings), you will also need to apply to us for a private hire operator's licence.

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