Do I need a license to sell at one of London's main markets?

Question

Markets such as Wembley, Shepherds Bush etc.

Answer 1

im afraid you do, just get in touch with the local council, if you have some good things to sell youl soon make back your money

Answer 2

Trading Licence:

If you are thinking of becoming a street trader in London please contact the Street Trading Service in your london borough of operation.

There are two types of street trading licences available: full and casual. Full licences are paid weekly and allow you to the use a particular pitch throughout the week. Casual licences are paid for daily, with street trading vouchers, which must be purchased in advance in batches of five. The choice of licence will depend on where and/or when you want to trade.

Full licences

Procedures for obtaining a full licence are as follows:

Complete an application form including:

photographs: at the time of application you must provide three full-face passport size photographs of yourself. These must have been taken within the last 12 months, and must be signed on the reverse

necessary documents: before any licence can be issued you will be asked to provide the following documents:

proof of public liability insurance: see the list of useful contacts provided on the back of this leaflet.

proof of identity (passport / driving licence)

proof of address (bank statement or electricity/gas/rates etc bill)

administration fee of £30

A temporary licence will then be given to you along with a stallcard. For the first six months that you hold the licence you will be on a probationary period.

Registering as a casual trader:

Any street trader wishing to sell on a casual basis within London must register with the Street Trading Service.

Instead of a full licence, you will be issued with a stall card. Registered traders can then apply for daily trading vouchers. A voucher must be handed to the market inspector on each day of trading.

Vouchers must be bought in advance, and are sold in batches of five only. If you do not have a voucher, you will not be allowed to trade.

Registered casual traders are not entitled to the use of a specific pitch. Instead, the market inspectors will allocate any vacant pitches that are available.

EACH LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL VARIES SLIGHTLY, BUT ABOVE IS OVERALL THE GENERAL REGULATIONS.

Answer 3

I would imagine that you do.Have a look to see if there is a market inspector he will advise you. Or get in touch with the town hall they will tell you all you need to know.