Street Trader's Licence

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When do I need one?

Any person who carries out, or offers to carry out, a service in exchange for money or money's worth is required to hold a street traders license.

How do I apply?

Read our Guidance on Applying for information on the application process including details of:

• How to lodge an application
• Supporting documents required
• How the application will be processed
• The time it will take to get a decision
• What to do if you are unhappy with the decision

How much does it cost?

Please refer to our Fees and Charges for details of the current fee and accepted payment methods.

The application will not be accepted without the correct fee.

How to make payment

Payment should be made by BACS Transfer (electronic banking) to the Licensing Board Account. 

When making payments please quote your licence reference number if you are a current licence holder or quote ST/Surname if you are a new licence holder as detailed below

Account Name: Glasgow City Council - Licensing
Account No. 00116224
Sort Code: 83-44-00
Reference: ST/xxxxx (existing licence holder) or ST/Surname e.g. ST/Smith

Please note that your application will not be formally lodged until payment has been received.  The fees are non-refundable. 

Can someone object to an application?

Any person can make an objection or representation against a grant or renewal application during the 28 day consultation period. 

Read our guidance on making an objection or representation for more information.

Can I trade near to schools?

There is a presumption against the grant or renewal of a street trader's licence for any food and/or soft drinks vendor who wishes to trade within 300 metres of a secondary school premises. Further details of this policy are provided in the guidance notes.

Maps of the 300m boundary around Glasgow's Secondary Schools can be viewed using the link provided below:

• All Saints Secondary (PDF, 203 KB)
• Bannerman High School (PDF, 264 KB)
• Bellahouston Academy (PDF, 241 KB)
• Castlemilk High School (PDF, 228 KB)
• Cleveden Secondary (PDF, 270 KB)
• Craigholme Secondary (PDF, 234 KB)
• Drumchapel High School (PDF, 211 KB)
• Eastbank Academy (PDF, 261 KB)
• Glasgow Academy (PDF, 298 KB)
• Glasgow Gaelic School (PDF, 265 KB)
• Govan High School (PDF, 265 KB)
• High School of Glasgow (PDF, 251 KB)
• Hillhead High School (PDF, 304 KB)
• Hillpark Secondary (PDF, 272 KB)
• Holyrood Secondary (PDF, 260 KB)
• Hutchesons Grammar (PDF, 250 KB)
• Hyndland Secondary (PDF, 286 KB)
• John Paul Academy (PDF, 206 KB)
• Jordanhill (PDF, 233 KB)
• Kelvinside Academy (PDF, 272 KB)
• Kings Park Secondary (PDF, 246 KB)
• Knightswood Secondary (PDF, 242 KB)
• Lochend Community High (PDF, 234 KB)
• Lourdes Secondary (PDF, 258 KB)
• Notre Dame High (PDF, 290 KB)
• Rosshall Academy (PDF, 250 KB)
• Shawlands Academy (PDF, 296 KB)
• Smithycroft Secondary (PDF, 214 KB)
• Springburn Academy (PDF, 233 KB)
• St Aloysius (PDF, 277 KB)
• St Andrews Secondary (PDF, 226 KB)
• St Margaret Marys Secondary (PDF, 263 KB)
• St Mungos Academy (PDF, 256 KB)
• St Pauls High (PDF, 211 KB)
• St Rochs Secondary (PDF, 234 KB)

Do I need a license for a pedicab (rickshaw)?

Please read the following document carefully regarding pedicab licenses.

• Pedicab Policy (PDF, 17 KB)

Related Content

Related Articles

• Street Traders Advisory Notice
• Guidance for Street Traders Licence
• Street Traders Licence Conditions
• Licensing Committee Privacy Statement

Documents

• Street Traders Application Form (Word doc, 29 KB)(opens new window)
• Street Trader Public Register (Excel doc, 86 KB)(opens new window)