Overview

This bill amends the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 to require those offering services from fixed pitches in designated areas in England and Wales to obtain a licence. This aims to regulate street trading, ensuring fair practice and public safety.

Description

The bill makes a single key change to the 1982 Act. It broadens the definition of "street trading" in Schedule 4, paragraph 1, sub-paragraph (1) to explicitly include the provision of services, not just the sale of goods. This means that individuals or businesses providing services like mobile phone repairs, shoe shining, or portrait sketching from a fixed location in a designated area will need to acquire a licence to operate legally.

Key Changes:

• Extends licensing requirements to those offering services from fixed pitches.
• Applies to England and Wales only.
• Comes into effect two months after receiving Royal Assent.

Government Spending

The bill is unlikely to directly lead to significant increases or decreases in government spending. The cost of administering the licensing scheme will depend on local authorities' implementation, but should be covered by existing budgets or licence fees.

Groups Affected

The bill will directly affect:

• Individuals and businesses offering services from fixed pitches in designated areas (e.g., street artists, mobile phone repairers, etc.) – they will need to obtain a licence.
• Local authorities – responsible for administering the licensing scheme and enforcing its regulations.

Indirectly, the bill may impact consumers through changes in the availability and pricing of services offered in these designated areas.

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