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We are really sorry if we missed your bin yesterday. Unfortunately, an issue at one of our disposal sites meant our crews and vehicles had to travel further than usual to dispose of waste and recycling. This increased journey times and, despite everyone's best efforts, meant we were unable to complete a number of streets. If your bin or bag wasn't emptied as a result, please leave it out and we will return to empty it as soon as possible. We have put on an additional crew to help catch up on the missed collections. We are very grateful for everyone's patience and understanding while we work to get back on track. If your collection is due later this week, please put your bins and bags out as normal. View the streets we missed.

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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. You are here: 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

Food premises and sales

If you want to run a food business in the district you need to register with us, at least 28 days before you plan to start operating.

If you want to sell hot food/or drink between 11pm and 5am you will need a premises licence.

Certain manufacturers or producers may require additional approval. Find out more.

Read our licensing policy to find out more.

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