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Find out how to apply for a permanent or temporary street trading licence.
If you want to sell goods in Canterbury high street, you must have a street trading licence.
A licence gives permission for a certain pitch and restricts the days and times you can sell.
If you want to prepare or sell food you will also need to submit a food hygiene form.
A permanent licence application costs £109.28. If your licence is approved, you will also be asked to pay a pitch fee of between £10.92 and £103 per day based on location.
As part of the application pack you'll need to complete a terms and conditions form and declaration of convictions.
A licence is valid for one year and you need to renew it every year.
Apply for a permanent street trading licence
If you want to promote a business, charity, or event you can apply for a temporary street trading licence.
A temporary licence is valid for up to seven days and costs £10.30. There is also a pitch fee to pay between £10 and £25.75 per day based on location.
You can download and complete an application form for a temporary street trading licence: