Street trading licences and fees (general and special event)

About applying to trade at a street-based special event

If you would like to trade on our streets at a special event you will need to apply for a street trading licence.

If you are an event organiser and want to apply for a special event subsidy, find out more.

The street trading licence fee must be paid in addition to any stall/event booking fee you may be charged by the event organiser, and the application processes are separate.
Applications for a street trading licence can take up to two weeks to process.
You will only be able to select from approved special events in the form - if the event is not listed, it has not yet been registered as a special event, so please contact the event organiser.
If you are planning to sell food you must 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 licenses/permits - such as alcohol licenses (such as a TEN) and charity collection permits.
Licence fees are non-refundable, even if the special event is later cancelled - read our street trading policy to find out more.

Consent type	Fees
Food and drink stalls requiring a food hygiene rating	£21 for the first day and £13 for each subsequent day (if booked at the same time).
Non-food and drink stalls without the requirement for a food hygiene rating	£13 per day and £7.50 for each subsequent day (if booked at the same time).