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Licensing

Liverpool City Council is the responsible licensing authority for the Liverpool area.

Taxis and private hire

Drivers, vehicles, operators and how to apply.

Entertainment & alcohol

Licences issued under the Licensing Act, including premises and personal licences, temporary events and licensing reviews and representations.

Landlord licensing

Information, help and advice for private landlords in Liverpool.

Markets and street trading

Market and street trading licences, including street performers, charitable collections and more.

Child work & performance

Children must have a permit for part-time work or an entertainment performance licence if they appear in a production.

Roads and pavements

You will need a licence for areas which may cause obstruction on a road or pavement, such as street cafe tables and chairs, cellar openings, scaffolding and more.

Gambling licences

The Gambling Act regulates all gambling in Great Britain, apart from the National Lottery and spread betting.

Animal licences

We issue a range of animal licences to ensure owners and establishments comply with the required standards.

Other licences and permits

Personal treatments, dealing in scrap metal, approved marriage premises, starting a food business and more.

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