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Street trading licensing
If you're trading in a public place in Orkney, you need a Street Trader's Licence. This applies to businesses, self-employed people and employees. Each employee or agent trading on the street needs their own individual licence.
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Street Trader Guidance Notes
This document contains guidance from Orkney Islands Council on applying for a street trader’s licence under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. It explains who needs a licence, exemptions, age rules, food hygiene and waste documents, trading hours and location requirements. It also covers application forms, fees, supporting documents, processing times, licence conditions, renewals, changes, appeals and offences. Personal information and data protection arrangements are also explained.
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Street Trader Application Form
This document contains Orkney Islands Council’s application form for granting or renewing a street trader’s licence for one or three years. It asks for personal details, trading location, goods or services, storage arrangements, trading hours, equipment and any previous convictions or licence applications. Applicants must include required documents, such as photographs, site plans, permissions and food safety certificates where relevant. The completed form, fee and documents should be emailed to licensing@orkney.gov.uk or posted to Legal Services, Orkney Islands Council.
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Street Trader Conditions
This document contains the conditions for street traders’ licences issued by Orkney Islands Council. It covers approved goods, vehicles, locations and trading hours, as well as licence display, hygiene, food safety, insurance, public safety and keeping areas free from litter. It also sets restrictions on trading near shops, roads, housing schemes, piers and car parks, and explains waste storage, collection and disposal requirements. Failing to follow the conditions is a criminal offence.
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