Slough Borough Council: Applying for Street Trading Consent

Applying for Street Trading Consent

The following are needed for the application procedure:

9 copies of a completed application form
9 copies of the plan of proposed trading site
deposit of £250 (non-refundable should the application be refused)
basic Criminal Record Bureau disclosure for all applicants and nominated assistants
declaration of convictions and cautions (to be completed by all applicants and nominated assistants)
proof of right to work in the UK (for all applicants and nominated assistants)
2 additional forms of identification (for all applicants and nominated assistants)
1 passport size photograph of all applicants and nominated assistants
public liability insurance (£5m)
certificate or accreditation for food hygiene (for all applicants and nominated assistants)
1 photograph of the vehicle, stand or stall etc

Full details of the application procedure can be found in the 'Street Trading Consent Policy and Conditions' document.

On receipt of your application and all supporting documents, a consultation will be carried out with:

Thames Valley Police
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Ward Members
Slough Borough Council departments including Planning, Highways, Transport, Food Team and Health and Safety, and Public Health Team
local residents
local businesses

The consultation period will be 28 days so any objections to the application can be made. If no objections are received the application will be granted and the Street Trading Consent issued. If objections are received the application will be referred to the Licensing Sub-Committee.

Renewal

Where the application is for the renewal of a Street Trading Consent, the application must be received in full no later than 1 month before the renewal date.