Street Trading is defined as the selling or offering for sale of any article in the street.
Permission is required from the Borough of Poole and responsibility for this is divided between Poole Town Centre Management, Leisure Services and Environmental and Consumer Protection Services.
Poole Town Centre Management manage all Street Trading and Market Trading in the town centre. Details of pitches and how to apply for permission can be found at: www.pooletowncentre.com
Leisure Services manage all Concessions and Street Trading that takes place in open spaces and parks in Poole. This includes responsibility for the beaches and promenades - see document Street Trading Locations which you can download.
Environmental and Consumer Protection Services have responsibility for all other locations in Poole. Currently there are no available pitches identified as being suitable for Street Trading in these locations.
You do not need Street Trading consent if you are:
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trading as a Pedlar under licence issued by a Police Authority
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a market trader operating at a licensed market venue
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a news vendor selling only newspapers and periodicals
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if you are trading on private land you may not need a consent. To confirm the situation you are advised to contact us. The landowner may need planning permission and you are advised to contact the Council's Planning Office.
