Licences and registration

Licences from your District or Borough Council

How to apply for a variety of licences, including those for entertainment, street trading, rented properties and animal businesses.

Explosives and fireworks licences

Apply for licences and registrations to store and sell fireworks and other explosives.

Licence for non-medical poisons

Many household items contain non-medical poisons, which you need a licence to sell.

Animal feed businesses – apply for registration or approval

Businesses that make, use, store, market or transport animal feeds must be registered or approved by Trading Standards.

Highways licences and permits

Find out how to get permission to place something on a road or pavement or report an unlawful obstruction.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

They are responsible for issuing Fire Safety Certificates and licensing petrol stations.