District Councils have responsibilities for the licensing and registration of certain activities which take place within their areas.
A wide range of activities require licensing or registration. Listed below are examples of establishments, activities or events which may be controlled in this way.
Amusement Arcades
Betting, Gaming and Lotteries
Caravan Sites
Cinemas
Cosmetic Skin Piercing
Dog Licensing and associated activities
Semi-Permanent Skin-Colouring
Entertainment Premises
Petroleum Storage
Street Trading
Approval for a place of marriage and place of Civil Registration
The Councils involvement requires the inspection of the premises or activity, followed by a report and recommendation to the Environmental Health Committee of the Council.