The licensing section are responsible for the issuing of the following licences, permits and registrations -
- Hackney Carriages.
- Private Hire Vehicles.
- Joint Driver's (Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles).
- Public Entertainment.
- Certificates of Suitability.
- Theatres.
- Cinemas.
- Society Lotteries.
- Street Trading.
- Street Consents.
- Pavement Cafes.
- House to House Collections.
- Street Collections.
- Gaming Machines.
- Late Night Refreshment. Houses.
- Electrolysis.
- Ear Piercing.
- Acupuncture.
- Tattooing.
Please use the links on the left to navigate to the subject, or the links on the right to find the documents.
Currently it is not possible to make application on line. Application forms however may be down loaded for completion. Application forms which for administrative purposes can not be downloaded are marked for "information only".
Fees and Charges levied by the Council are available in the lefthand links.
For any additional information please telephone:-
Licensing Officer
Assistant Licensing Officer
Renewal of hackney carriage and private hire licences
Society lottery grant and renewal
Licensing Act 2003 enquiries