Licencing, Food Regulations & Markets

Licensing

  • Stratford on Avon District Council is the licensing authority for the following activities:
  • Activities Involving Animal
  • Caravan Sites
  • Dangerous Wild Animals
  • Scrap Metal
  • Pavement licences
  • Skin Piercing Registration
  • Street Trading
  • Licensing Act 2003 (Alcohol, entertainment & late-night refreshments)
  • Temporary Event Notices
  • Premises Licensing

Licences & Permissions | Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Food Regulations

If you are thinking of setting up a food business or already have, there is information on the District Council's website to help you with information covering…

  • Allergens
  • B&B's and Guest Houses
  • Food Hygiene Rating System
  • Food Export Certificates
  • Home Catering
  • Food Law
  • Inspections
  • Permits to Trade
  • Sampling
  • Training
  • Specialist Guidance for Higher Risk businesses
  • Village Halls & Small Events
  • Starting a Food Business

Food Businesses | Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Markets

A market stall can be a great way to trial your products or services and is a great way of obtaining feedback from your potential audience. LSD Promotions is contracted to deliver the various markets in Stratford town centre, and they are always interested to hear from potential market traders.

Stratford-upon-Avon Markets | Stratford-on-Avon District Council

There are also regular markets in:

Contact: The Business, Enterprise & Tourism team

Last updated on 04/12/2025