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Licences and trading

Apply for trade licences

Do it online

Animal Welfare

Apply for, renew, or read the rules for running an animal-related business

Tattooists, piercing, acupuncture and electrolysis registration

Register your premises and practitioners to operate safely and legally

Private Hire Licensing

Apply for or renew your private hire vehicle, driver, or operator licence

Hackney Carriage Licensing

Apply for or renew your Hackney Carriage vehicle or driver licences

Alcohol and entertainment licence

Apply for premises licences, personal licences, and temporary event notices

Pavement Licences

Apply or renew to put tables and chairs outside your business, or view current applications

Other types of licence

Apply for scrap metal plates, charity collections, caravan sites, and more

Information & guidance

Temporary Event Notices Public Register

View the public register of all Temporary Event Notices (TENs) received by the council

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy

Read the official policy and guidelines for taxi and private hire licensing for 2026–2030

Public Register for Animal Activity Licence

Check the public register of all licensed animal activity businesses in the area

Licence applications received

View current applications for alcohol, entertainment, and late-night refreshment licences

Licensed scrap metal collectors

Check the public register to ensure your scrap metal collector is legally licensed

Street trading and hawking

Learn the rules for trading on private land and view the list of prohibited streets

Licensing Act 2003

Read the 2025–2030 Statement of Licensing Policy for alcohol and entertainment

Gambling Act 2005

Read our 2025–2028 statement of principles and rules for gambling premises and permits

Licensing fees and charges

View the current schedule of fees and charges for all council licences and permits

Wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Find contact details for licensed taxi and private hire operators offering wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Licensing Officer's Enforcement Policy

Read the framework our officers use to ensure fair and proportionate licensing enforcement

Licensing consultations

Have your say and view current or upcoming public consultations on local licensing policies

Licensed holiday caravan sites

View the public register of all legally licensed holiday caravan and camping sites in Thanet

Help & support

Email

01843 577416

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