Street trading licences and fees (general and special event)
About applying to trade on our streets (general trader)
If you would like to trade on our streets (not at a special event) you will need to apply for a street trading licence. Applications for street trading licences can take up to 10 working days to process. To avoid disappointment please submit your application and relevant documentation at least 10 working days before your proposed trading date
- You will also need the landowner's consent if the land is private.
- If you are planning to sell food you need to be registered with the local council where your business is based, and have a minimum four star Food Standards Hygiene Rating (find out more).
- If you are not food registered and your business is based in Lichfield District, find out how to register.
- Remember, you may also need other licences/permits - such as alcohol licences (such as a TEN) and charity collection permits.
- Licence fees are non-refundable, even if you choose not to trade at a later date - read our street trading policy to find out more.
Fees
| Consent type | Fees |
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Street trading fee for general traders (not at a special event) |
£43 a day. £22 for additional days (if booked within the same financial year, at the same time). |
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One year licence - for individual traders (such as pitches in laybys) |
£1,881 (equivalent to £7.53 a day) |