Street Collection Licence

To collect money or sell articles for the benefit of charitable or other purposes in England or Wales, you require a street collection permit from your local council.

Eligibility Criteria

No provision in the legislation.

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence - go to Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) website.

Application Evaluation Process

No provision in the legislation.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period of 30 workings days.

Apply Online

Apply online to run a charitable collection

Failed Application Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Fees

No fee is required for a street collection permit.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form of a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

For example, about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.

Contact Details

Email: licensing@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Address: Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ.