Hairdressing licences
Persons are not allowed to carry on the business of a hairdresser or barber unless they are registered by the City Council. Bye-laws made under Section 42 of the Liverpool Corporation Act 1955 exist to secure the cleanliness of premises and the equipment used by a hairdresser or barber and to minimise the risk of transmission of infection during such activities.The registration can either be in the name of the business so that all operators are covered or in the name of an individual so only that person is covered.
A certificate of registration will only be issued if the premises/rooms to be used comply with the adopted bye-laws.
The registration covers the business at that address, although a person covered by a licence may occasionally operate at another premises.
There is a requirement for re-registration if a business moves or changes hands.
How long does the registration last?
The registration certificate is issued to individuals to operate within the Liverpool City Council area and lasts for as long as they operate within the district.The occupier of the registered premises must keep a copy of the certificate of registration on display within the premises.
Is there a fee for registration?
There is no fee for registration.How do I register?
Complete the hairdressing licences online form.
Legislation
- The County of Merseyside Act 1980 Section 28
- Liverpool Corporation Act 1955
- Liverpool Bye-laws relating to Hairdressers and Barbers
- Health & Safety at Work etc. Act and regulations
Useful information
- Guidelines for Hygienic Hairdressing, published by Professor Norman Noah.
- The Official Guide to Health and Safety for Hairdressers, published by the Hairdressing Training Board.
- Official Health and Safety Implementation Pack, published by the Hairdressing Training Board.
Contact details
Correspondence address only:Environmental Health and Trading Standards Service
Municipal Buildings
Dale Street
Liverpool
L2 2DH
Telephone: (0151) 233 3000 (Liverpool Direct)
Fax: (0151) 225 6039
E-mail environmental.health@liverpool.gov.uk