Key announcements

Our online forms and systems for Waste and Public Health may be unavailable on Sunday 11 June between 8:00am and 5:00pm for system maintenance. You can find help with accessing grants, useful advice and money that you may be entitled to by visiting our cost of living support page

Apply for street trading consent

If you want to hold an event or promotion in Birmingham city centre, please read the information on our using Birmingham streets and squares page.

Apply for street trading consent 2023 to 2024

You can apply for a street trading consent at any time, but the consent will expire on 31 March 2024.

Prospective applicants should make themselves familiar with the matters that will be considered when assessing an application. These are found in section 8 of the policy and the assessment framework can be found in appendix 5.

Please note that the city centre is defined as the area of the city within and including the A4540 (Inner Ring Road). For an annual consent in this area the “annual city centre” consent fee will apply.

Download the application form

We are aware the application form may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Please emailStreetTrading@birmingham.gov.ukif you require an alternative format.


Page last updated: 14 April 2023

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