TRADING on every street in the borough will be outlawed unless authorisation is granted by Barnsley Council licensing bosses in the latest shake-up set to impact the town’s mobile vendors.
The local authority today opened a notice period - which lasts until September 29 - in order to gather feedback on the changes which are set to come into force from April 1, 2025.
An initial public consultation was held in February to gather residents, communities, traders and businesses’ views, resulting in some proposals being altered due to a backlash from ice cream van operators.
Sellers fought to battle a 400-metre no-go zone around schools - which was revised to 200 metres - before a 100-metre zone was agreed.
Kathy McArdle, service director for regeneration and culture, said: “The new street trading policy will bring in numerous benefits to our community.
“By establishing a clear and consistent framework for street trading, we are making sure that our high streets remain safe, organised and vibrant.
“This policy supports local independent businesses and traders by providing them with more opportunities to thrive, thereby boosting the local economy.
“It marks another significant step towards making Barnsley a more dynamic and appealing place to live, work and visit.”
Those wanting to trade on the town centre’s streets for a 12-month period will have to pay £14,560, as well as forking out £100 for an application.
Six-month licences will cost £7,280 and three-month licences will cost £3,640, while those wishing to trade outside of the town centre are being asked to pay £10,920 for the full 12-month period.
Street trading relates to the selling, exposing or offering for sale of any article in a street.
The term ’street’ includes any road, footway, or other area to which the public have access without payment.
It is a criminal offence to engage in street trading without authorisation.
A council report added: “The new policy will provide a consistent and transparent approach when providing street trading consent.
“It will help to prevent obstruction on the highway and ensure that the public and traders are safe.
“This policy allows applicants to receive an early indication as to whether their application is likely to be successful or not and provides prospective applicants with details of what is expected of them should consent be granted.
“It covers the whole borough including trading at events, selling food, mobile and static street trading and fees and charges.
“A notice will be published for two weeks and representations may be made to the council from this date until September 29.
“Full council intends to pass a resolution at its meeting in February 2025, which would designate the streets from April 1, 2025.”
