A private hire operator’s licence is required by any person who runs a business in the district which involves accepting or inviting bookings for private hire vehicles.
Drivers of vehicles designated by the Council as being wheelchair accessible must comply with the requirements of Section 165 of the Equality Act 2010, unless they have been issued with an exemption certificate.
Any person(s) wishing to undertake charitable house to house collections for money and/or goods in the District must apply to the Council for a house to house collection permit.
Any person(s) collecting, buying or selling scrap, or operating a motor salvage business in the District requires a scrap metal dealer licence from the Council.
The Council supports businesses and wants people to enjoy themselves. However, a resident's right to peaceful enjoyment of their homes can be affected by events from licensed premises.
New laws relating to Animal Activity Licensing are now in force. Businesses undertaking any of these activities will need to comply with the new conditions, and will be assessed before the licence is granted.
The Gambling Act 2005 replaces most of the existing laws about gambling in Great Britain and replaces it with an improved, more comprehensive structure of gambling regulation.
The Council is required to license sites that have gained, or are in the process of obtaining, the relevant planning permission to operate as a recognised caravan, mobile home or park home site.
Anyone wishing to carry out “skin piercing” - specifically acupuncture, tattooing, cosmetic piercing, semi-permanent skin colouring or electrolysis - has to register with us.