Appendix 3: Guidelines on the suitability of applicants
Guidelines
The primary aim of this policy is protection of the public. To help in achieving that aim, the council will consider the suitability of applicants to be authorised as street traders. Street traders and their commercial activities are often subject to minimum levels of supervision. They interact closely with members of the public and it is important that the public, especially vulnerable people are protected from harm and from those who may harm them, wherever possible.
The Council will determine whether the applicant is a suitable person to carry on business as a street trader and may not issue a licence unless satisfied that the applicant is suitable, in determining this, the authority may have regard to any information, which it considers to be relevant, in particular:
- Whether the applicant has been convicted of any relevant offence
- Whether the applicant has been the subject of any relevant enforcement action
- Any previous refusal of an application for the issue or renewal of a street trading consent (and the reasons for the refusal)
- Any previous revocation of a street trading consent (and the reasons for the revocation), and
- Any substantiated complaints or concerns received in respect of the behaviour of the trader or any person working with them.