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You need a licence to trade on the public highway, including the pavement or any other area (not within a permanently enclosed premises) that is within seven meters of any road or footway. Street trading is the selling, offering or exposing for sale of any item or service in the street. This includes traditional street trading pitches on the public highway, eg a pitch to sell fruit and vegetables or a static burger van.

All licences issued for street trading require the licence holder to uphold the following licence objectives:

Local access Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Vehicular access to private properties will be maintained when safe to do so, at the discretion of site supervisors. It's very unlikely residents will be refused entry, but short delays may occur (for instance if work is taking place near their property or on the drive up to it). Residents are asked to speak to members of staff on site, and they will accommodate as much as possible to their accessibility needs.