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Free Literature Consent Schemes seek to control the litter problem
created by the distribution and subsequent discarding of newspapers,
documents, cards, leaflets, pamphlets, stickers and other 'free'
literature. The image on this page shows the potential impact discarded
'free' literature can have on our streets.
So far the City
Council has declared three Free Literature Consent Areas which covers
the retail areas of the City Centre, Hurst Street and Digbeth areas (see
the links below).
Persons wishing to distribute free literature
within these areas need to apply for consent, pay a consent fee and are
subject to various conditions to that consent.
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The schemes do not apply to the distribution of free printed matter;
• by or on behalf of a charity within the meaning of the Charities Act 1993,
• where the distribution is for political purposes or for the purpose of a
religion or belief.
In order to obtain consent from the City
Council to distribute free literature, individuals/companies are required
to:
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Consents last for a period of 12 months from the date of issue.
More information on the scheme is available on our
Frequently Asked Questions web page and from the Department for
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs website at
http://www.defra.gov.uk , alternatively you can contact us at:
Tel:
0121 675 2754
E-mail
publichealth@birmingham.gov.uk
or write to :-
Free
Literature Consents,
Regulatory Services,
Ladbrooke House,
Bordesley Street,
Digbeth,
Birmingham,
B5 5BL
Please Note:
If you are considering running an event within the City Centre eg. setting up
a stall, use of vehicles, actors, costumes, video screens etc. then you
must seek permission from City Centre Management (telephone 0121 616
2894). This will be in addition to any application you make to distribute
free printed matter.
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