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

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

Please read the following document carefully regarding pedicab licenses.

• Pedicab Policy (PDF) [17KB]

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) [29KB] (opens new window)
• Street Trader Public Register (Excel doc) [86KB] (opens new window)