Appendix 1: Standard Conditions for Annual Street Trading Consent
Standard Conditions
1. No trading to which the attached consent relates shall take place except between the dates of:
2. The operational hours shall be:
| Between the hours of | (enter hours here) | and | (enter hours here) | Mondays |
| Between the hours of | (enter hours here) | and | (enter hours here) | Tuesdays |
| Between the hours of | (enter hours here) | and | (enter hours here) | Wednesdays |
| Between the hours of | (enter hours here) | and | (enter hours here) | Thursdays |
| Between the hours of | (enter hours here) | and | (enter hours here) | Fridays |
| Between the hours of | (enter hours here) | and | (enter hours here) | Saturdays |
| Between the hours of | (enter hours here) | and | (enter hours here) | Sundays |
3. The street trading consent relates to the following area/site only:
4. The street trading consent relates to the following vehicle/stall only:
5. Street trading can only be carried out from the stall or vehicle authorised under the conditions of the consent. The relevant council must approve any changes to or replacement of the stall or vehicle.
6. The consent holder shall comply with all statutes, statutory instruments and byelaws currently in force. Consent holders must pay particular attention to the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Regulation (EC) 852/2004 (assimilated), the Food Safety Act 1990 and associated regulations, The Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013, the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Information on how to comply with food safety and health and safety law can be obtained from the Food Standards Agency at www.food.gov.uk and the Health and Safety Executive at www.hse.gov.uk.
7. All businesses selling food must be registered with the environmental health team in the district where the business address is located.
8. The consent holder shall not be the cause of any nuisance or annoyance to any other user of the highway or the occupier of any adjacent land or building. Consent holders shall have special regard to and must take positive action to prevent excessive noise.
9. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 places a duty of care on businesses to dispose of waste originating from their trade to a licensed waste carrier. The consent holder shall ensure refuse originating from their trade is disposed of by a licensed waste carrier and shall leave the site clear of refuse at the completion of trading. No water or waste material shall be discharged on to the highway or any adjacent property. The consent holder shall ensure that the area in the vicinity of the stall/vehicle is kept clear of all refuse at all times.
10. The consent holder’s vehicle/stall shall be kept in a clean, safe and well-maintained condition and be of a presentable appearance. The street trading consent bearing the name of the consent holder shall be displayed conspicuously on the stall/vehicle so that members of the public can clearly see it during hours of business.
11. The consent holder’s vehicle shall be maintained in a roadworthy condition, taxed, insured and possess a current MOT certificate.
12. The consent holder shall ensure that the stall/vehicle is positioned only in the allocated space (which may be marked on the ground) in the location/s for which the street trading consent is issued. All goods must be displayed on the stall/vehicle and no freestanding racks or displays are permitted. If a consent holder or operator/assistant is requested to move the vehicle/stall by a licensing officer or Police officer they shall immediately comply with that request.
13. The consent holder must take adequate precautions to prevent the risk of fire at the stall or vehicle. All hot food vans/trailers are required to comply with current legislation on fire safety. Where gas cylinders are used an annual gas safety certificate is required to ensure the safety of all gas cooking and heating equipment. Where the vehicle or stall has a 240 volt electrical system an annual electrical safety certificate is required. A serviceable fire blanket and suitable fire extinguisher/s shall be provided at all times.
14. All hot food vans/trailers are required to carry a basic first aid kit. The consent holder and other operators should know how to give first aid to treat victims of burns and cuts. All hot food vans should have access to a minimum of one mobile phone that must be serviceable at all times.
15. All staff involved in the preparation of food shall hold a current Level 2 food safety certificate, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, the Royal Society of Health, or the Royal institute of Public Health and Hygiene.
16. A street trading consent cannot be transferred or sold to another person.
17. The sub-letting of a street trading consent location is prohibited.
18. The consent holder must be the principal operator and have day-to-day control of the stall/vehicle. The consent holder may employ any other person to assist in operating the stall/vehicle.
19. The consent holder may terminate a street trading consent by written notice to the relevant licensing team.
20. The consent holder shall ensure that disabled people and wheelchair users can be adequately served. This may involve serving persons from outside the vehicle.
21. A copy of the consent shall be clearly displayed by the operator when trading and must be produced on demand to a licensing officer or Police Officer.
22. The consent holder shall have and maintain a proper insurance policy against public liability and third party risks. The minimum insurance cover shall be £5,000,000 and shall cover the operator's vehicle, or stall and any additional equipment under their control. Proof of cover must be produced to a licensing officer as required.
23. These general conditions, which apply to all street trading consents, may be varied, having regard to a particular location. Additional conditions may be required and will be displayed and listed on the street trading consent.
24. Annual fees must be paid in advance.
Failure to comply with these conditions
If the consent holder fails to comply with any of the conditions attached to a street trading consent, the consent may be revoked. The consent holder may also be prosecuted for trading outside of the location or times specified in the street trading consent.