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- LICENSING ACT 2003

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The Licensing Section is responsible for issuing a range of licences to protect the safety and welfare of the public. We identify premises, vehicles, activities and persons required to hold a licence or registration and then monitor and inspect the areas once licensed to ensure compliance with legislation.

Within the section we are responsible for the issue and renewing of licences, permits and registration for the following:

- Licensing Act                          
- Information about Performing Rights 
- New Gambling Laws   
-  Consultation on Pavement Permit Policy 
- Hackney Carriage and Private Hire
- Street Trading
- Lotteries Registration
- Game Dealers Licence
- Street Collections
- House to House Collections
- Sex Establishments
- Pavement Permits
- Motor Salvage Operators
- Acupuncture
- Massage & Special Treatments
- Pet Shops
- Riding Establishments
- Sunday Trading Notification
- Caravan Sites
-  Dog Breeding
- Animal Boarding 
- Taxi & Private Hire

If you have any questions, would like more information about the types of licences we issue or require any applications please contact the Licensing Services Manager at:

Licensing Section
Environmental and Planning Services
Causeway House
Bocking End
Braintree
Essex
CM7 9HB

By telephone on 01376 557790
Or by fax on 01376 557781