This easy to follow book explains procedures for a wide range of licenses which local authorities and other public bodies are required by law to consider and issue. It includes guidance on local authority and court procedures, using flow charts to illustrate throughout.

Part 1 - Licensing legal structure and process Part 2 - Public Health 2.1 Animal welfare 2.2 Registration of food premises 2.3 Skin piercing and other special treatments Part 3 - Public Safety 3.1 Alcohol and entertainment licences 3.2 Children's performance licence 3.3 Fireworks and explosives 3.4 Gambling Act 2005 3.5 Highway and Pavement licences 3.6 House to House Collections 3.7 Pleasure boat licensing 3.8 Poisons licence 3.8 Poisons licence 3.10 Sports ground safety certificate 3.11 Street collections 3.12 Street trading 3.13 Taxi licensing Part 4 - Housing licensing 4.1 Selective licensing of residential accommodation 4.2 Licensing of houses in multiple occupation 4.3 Licensing of camping sites 4.4 Licensing of caravan sites Part 5 - Environment 5.1 Environmental permitting 5.2 Scrap Metal Licenses Part 6 - Miscellaneous 6.1 Premises approval for civil marriage or civil partnership 6.2 Weighbridge Operator Registration