Licensing in Westminster

Waiting List

If you wish to be considered for a market pitch where there are no vacancies at present, you must complete a waiting list form, which you can obtain by contacting the Markets hotline on 020 7641 7822. Once completed you will need to return this form to the Licensing Service, 14th Floor, Westminster City Council, Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP. You will be contacted when a pitch becomes available and invited to apply for the vacancy. No money will be required at that stage.

It must be noted that being near the top of the waiting list does not guarantee obtaining a pitch. If more than one application is received for the same vacant pitch, the application will be put to the Council’s Licensing Officer Panel, who will interview each applicant, taking into account:

(a) The character and experience of the applicant;

(b) The applicant’s position on the waiting list or when a person is not on the list whether any special circumstances apply;

(c) The commodities to be sold bearing in mind the size and location of the vacant pitch and any market (or area) policy on commodities;

(d) The arrangements for the stall after trading hours;

(e) Ability of the applicant to personally work the pitch and to comply with street trading laws, the Council’s Standard Conditions and Council Policy.

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