| Following the introduction of the Sunday Trading Act in
1994 there have been no restrictions on shopping hours - apart from
Sundays. All shops are now able to open without restrictions
between Monday and
Saturday. | |
Restrictions on opening times on Sundays are now confined
to large shops (defined under the Act as those having an internal
sales area of over 280sq.m). The critical consideration is the
floor area definition, which is clarified as meaning the part of
the shop within a building that is used for display of goods and
customer services.
Large shops must:
- be registered with the council for trading on a Sunday,
and
- specify the six hours of trading on a Sunday which must be
between the hours of 10.00 to 18.00, and
- provide a sign visible both internally and externally
specifying the times of trading.
They are required to remain closed on Easter Sunday (and on
Christmas Day when it falls on a Sunday). The Borough of Telford
& Wrekin keeps a public register of the large shops operating
in its area, which can be viewed at the address below upon
request.
Small shops are not covered by these restrictions and can open
freely. The Sunday Trading Act 1994 also includes specific measures
to protect the rights of shop workers who do not wish to work on
Sunday.
Apart from the restrictions mentioned above, it is left to
individual owners to determine their opening hours in the light of
customer demand.
In order to apply for a Sunday trading registration contact:
Environmental Health,
Darby House
PO Box 214
TelfordTF3 4LE
Phone: 01952 381818
Fax: 01952 381806
Email:
environmental.health@telford.gov.uk
Once your application has been accepted, the council will arrange
for your registration to be entered on the
register | |
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| Please note - Some documents published before
1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact
numbers. |
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