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

Water safety and licensing in Northumbria

Luton Borough Council and the National Register of Licence Revocations and Refusals (NR3)

Reopening Westminster’s hospitality sector

News

Embrace the summer spirit with permanent outdoor seating regime that works for everyone, says councils

Tougher UK gambling regulation needed to protect communities – councils and Police and Crime Commissioners say

Avoid illegal dog sellers this Christmas, councils warn

Publications

Gambling regulation: Councillor handbook (England and Wales)

Licensing Act 2003 - Councillor’s handbook (England and Wales)

Councillor Handbook: Taxi and PHV Licensing

Approaches to managing the night-time economy

Briefings, responses, legislation & guides