Street Trading - illegal

Carlisle City Council has adopted the provisions of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions0 Act 1982 in respect of street trading.

The order makes certain areas 'prohibited streets' (streets in which street trading is prohibited) and others 'consent streets' (streets in which street trading is prohibited without the consent of the City Council.

In addition certain trading activities are allowed in the city centre under the Highways Act and the Market Charter.

Enforcement action will be taken against persons contravening this legislation.

Full details of the 'prohibited' and 'consent' areas are available from the licensing office.

For further information:

  • Contact: Licensing Section
  • Address: Governance Directorate, Civic Centre, Carlisle, CA3 8QG
  • Telephone: (01228) 817523
  • Email: Licensing@carlisle.gov.uk
  • Fax: (01228) 817023

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