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Busking licences

Licensing - October 2011
licensing@kirklees.gov.uk

Licence summary

To provide entertainment in the street for tips and gratuities within the Kirklees area you need to obtain a Busking Licence from Kirklees Public Protection Services, Licensing Department.

Eligibility Criteria

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

You must be of a legal age to work. For more information on this please see The Guidance on the Employment of Children

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Application Evaluation Process

You may be asked to demonstrate your performance/activity to determine that it is suitable for the area.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact us on 01484 456868. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.

Apply online

Apply to busk

Failed Application Redress

Please contact the Licensing Department on 01484 456868 in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact the Licensing Department on 01484 456868 in the first instance.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.

Trade Associations

None

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