Street trading at events

We approve a number of events each year where street trading takes place.

All trading must be managed by the event organiser and all street trading covered by a temporary licence.

How to apply

You must first get initial approval for a event from the City Promotions, Events and Filming Team.

Once the event has been approved, if your event includes street trading, each individual trader must apply for a temporary licence.

Apply for a temporary licence

You must apply at least 21 days before the event and include:

If the event includes the sale or supply of alcohol, a temporary event notice must also be given.

What happens next

Your application will be reviewed by a senior licensing officer. Environmental health will be consulted on food stalls involved in the event.

You may be contacted by an officer if additional information is required.

Fees

The new fees take effect for applications received for events from Saturday 1 April 2023

Licence type	Cost per day
A standard pitch	£186
A food pitch	£326

The following waivers will apply to the above fees:

1. For charitable events a discount of up to 50% may be given on the total amount of the fees payable.
2. A waiver of fees will be given to an applicant on receipt in writing of a statement that all profits from the street trading activities will go to a named registered charitable organisation. A nominal fee of £100.00 will be charged if, in the opinion of the council, the event is community based and non-profit making.