Licences, regulations and trading standards

Trading standards, environmental health and licensing teams support local businesses by helping explain legislation around regulation and protecting them from rogues. Councils ensure that resource is focused on working with higher risk activities and non-compliant businesses.

Case Studies

Christchurch and East Dorset online licensing project report

Reducing the strength: Guidance for councils considering setting up a scheme

Case study - Gambling regulation: Councillor handbook (England and Wales)

News

LGA - Tougher licensing powers needed to crack down on COVID-19 safety breaches

Coronavirus: half a million shoddy face masks among surge in virus-related scams and illegal goods reported to councils

Rise in coronavirus fraudsters offering support to elderly for cash upfront

Publications

Licensing of outdoor drinking and dining

Approaches to the use of screens in private hire vehicles (PHVs) and taxis durin...

Approaches to managing licensing and related issues during the COVID-19 pandemic

Public health and the Licensing Act 2003

Briefings, responses, legislation & guides