Licences and Street Trading

Businesses are bound by a range of regulations that we can help you with.

Trading Standards can help you with advice to comply with the relevant legislation or complain about rogue traders. Information is also available on starting a catering business.

Many activities require licences, some of which are issued by the County Council. You can apply online for skip licences and search our online forms for various other licences and permits that we issue. If you want to put anything on a public road and/or do work on a road contact our Highways Action Line.

Many licences are issued by your local district council. Please choose the appropriate district council to find out more information.

• Licensing information for Chester-le-Street area.
• Licensing information for Derwentside area.
• Licensing information for Durham City area.
• Licensing information for Easington area.
• Licensing information for Sedgefield area.
• Licensing information for Teesdale area.
• Licensing information for Wear Valley area.