Street trading at events
Look at fees and how to apply if you want to trade on the street 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.
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:
- For charitable events a discount of up to 50% may be given on the total amount of the fees payable.
- 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.
Published: 23 February 2021
Last updated: 31 March 2023