A to Z
Street trading - illegal: Outline
It is illegal to trade on the public highway or other public places without the appropriate, Council issued, trading license.
It is also an offence for street traders to trade in an undesignated area.
Offenders will face enforcement action by the Environmental Enforcement team.
Contact Environmental Health if you suspect illegal trading or would like further information.
Report illegal street trading
You can report illegal street trading by contacting us using the details further down this page.
Please try to let us know:
- the location of the street trading
- the nature of business
- the type of obstruction of the highway (tables, stands, etc)
- the times of trading, and how long the street trading has been going on
- who might be responsible (trade name of business, etc.)
How we manage illegal street trading
In cases of unlicensed street trading, materials can be seized, including perishable items, and offenders can be prosecuted or issued with a fixed penalty fine.
In cases of breaches of the conditions of street trading licenses, offenders may be prosecuted or issued with a penalty.
-
Contact: Environmental Health
Email: environmental.health@telford.gov.uk
Telephone: 01952 381818
Telford & Wrekin Council, Darby House, Lawn Central , Telford, TF3 4JA
Last updated 10/06/2010
Join us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter