Licensing

Find out about licences for building and planning, including skips and scaffolding permits.

We are responsible for issuing a range of animal licences to the ensure the owners of animals comply with legislation and standards.

Information on licences and permits for scrap metal, door supervisors, credit, street trading and more.

Find out about licences and permits available for caravan and camp sites, boating licences and more.

How to obtain or renew a hackney carriage or private hire licence from the council.

All food businesses must register with the Local Authority in which they operate.

We issue premises licences for casinos, betting offices, race tracks, bingo clubs, adult gaming centres and certain family entertainment centres.

Information on other licences including weighbridge operator registration, boatman's licences and Sunday trading.

A personal licence allows the holder to authorise the sale or supply of alcohol in a venue or property which has a premises licence.

Help, support and advice on selective landlord licensing.

The Licensing Act 2003 regulates the sale and supply of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment and late night refreshment.