Pedlars (Street Trading Regulation) Bill

Confer further powers on local authorities for the regulation of street trading by pedlars; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

26 October 2007

In Plain English

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This bill would give local councils additional powers to regulate street trading by pedlars. It would allow licensing or registration schemes, specify where and when pedlars may trade, and provide enforcement tools to support these rules.

Key Points

Empowers local authorities to introduce licensing/registration schemes for pedlars and to set trading conditions.
Establishes an enforcement framework with powers and penalties to ensure compliance.
Creates a coherent legal framework for related measures to manage street trading and public-space use.

Who is affected?

Pedlars and other street tradersLocal authorities (councils) and their trading standards/enforcement teamsLocal residents and communitiesLocal businesses and market operatorsVisitors and customers using streets and public spaces

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