Consents for street trading apply to all streets in the Borough of Gosport.
Charges:
The cost of a street trader’s license is set out in our annual Fees and Charges and range from a Daily Consent Charge to Annual Consent Charge depending on location and the goods sold. To view the charges, click
here
Ways To Pay:
By telephone using a credit or debit card; by cheque or postal order; in person at the address shown on the
Contact EHS page.
FAQ's:
- Who can give me permission to trade on the street outside of the Borough?
The Local Authority in whose district the street is located
- In which streets can trading take place in the Borough?
In Gosport we have resolved to adopt the “consent street” status for all
streets the Borough to regulate trading activities.
- A “consent street” means a street in which street trading is prohibited without the consent of the Council.
“Street” includes any forecourts, roads, footways or other areas adjacent
to such streets for a distance of 100 metres and which the public have
access without payment.
- I hold a pedlars certificate from the Police - do I need street trading consent?
Pedlars certificates are issued by the Police and are valid for other areas
in the county.
How to get more information:
Officers from the Licensing Team are available at the Town Hall 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.
If you are considering applying for a Street Trading Consent and consider that your application will comply with our policy (available at the bottom of the page as a related document) then please contact a Licensing Officer to discuss how you can take the matter further.