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A-Z of Licences

• Animal Boarding Licence

  Boarding kennels need a licence to operate. These are available from us for a fee and are renewable annually. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Animal Breeding Licence

  A licence is required for keeping a breeding establishment for dogs. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Animals - Dangerous & Wild Licence

  Keeping dangerous and wild animals requires a licence issued by us. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Animals - Performing Licence

  Keeping or training animals for public performance needs to be registered with us. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Alcohol - Premises, Club & Personal Licences

  A Premises Licence covers the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment and late-night refreshment under one licence. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Alcohol - Premises Licence Reviews

  The Licensing Act allows interested parties, and responsible authorities to ask for a premises licence or club premises certificate to be reviewed.

• Boat Licences

  Pleasure boats and small vessels used for carrying passengers or hired for leisure need a licence to operate. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Caravan Site Licence

  Caravan sites and Mobile Home Parks are licensed to safeguard the health and safety of occupiers and visitors to the site. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Charity Collection Licence

  A licence is required to make charitable collections within the district. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Cooling Tower Licence

  Premises where cooling towers and evaporative condensers are situated must register with us. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Environmental Permitting Licence

  Information for businesses and operations who require licences under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Food - Approved Premises Licence

  Food businesses who are required by law to have ‘Approval’ from the local Food Authority. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Food Business Registration

  Food businesses who are trading are required to register with us. Read what information is required and the application process.

• Gambling & Lottery Licence

  We work with the Gambling Commission to issue licences for gaming, betting and lotteries. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Highway Projection Licence

  A licence is required for any display that may protrude or project over a public highway to ensure it does not interfere with traffic or pedestrians. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Homes In Multiple Occupation Licence

  Houses in Multiple Occupation are licensed to ensure sufficient facilities are available for the occupants. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Motor Salvage Operator Licence

  Motor Salvage Operators in our district are required to register with us under the Motor Salvage Operators Regulations 2002. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Pedestrian Precinct Licence

  Licences are granted to use pedestrian precincts in the district for temporary events and collections. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Personal Treatment Licence

  Practitioners in acupuncture, ear piercing, electrolysis, and tattooing and the premises they operate in, must be registered. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Pet Shop Licence

  Business selling animals require a licence issued by us. A fee is charged with the licence renewable annually. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Riding Establishment Licence

  If you let out horses or ponies for hire or provide riding school services you will require a licence. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Scrap Metal Licence

  Scrap metal businesses are required to provide certain business information and make an application for registration to operate. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Sex Establishment Licence

  Sex Establishments, including sex cinemas and sex shops, need a licence from us in order to operate within the district. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Sports Ground Licence & Safety Certificate For Sports Grounds

  Certain sports grounds require a licence to host official matches and crowds. See how to apply and the application process.

• Stage Hypnotism

  You will require a licence if you are performing stage hypnotism. See how to apply and the process it takes once complete.

• Taxi & Minicab Licence

  All Hackney Carriage and Private Hire taxis require a licence to operate within the district. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Temporary Event Notice

  Temporary Event Notices allow one-off events involving the sale of alcohol, public entertainment and late night refreshment. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.

• Zoo Licence

  Keeping wild animals as defined in Section 21 of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 requires a licence. Find further information on how to apply and the application process.