has anyone reported these scammer's to the council?
Conwy County Borough Council : Street Trading Consent http://bit.ly/IEtFHe
Street Trading Consent
A Street Trading Consent allows you to sell in the street, road and footway or any other area where the public have access.
Do I need this licence and am I eligible?
If you trade in the street you may require a street trading licence.
What you must do?
Etc. Etc. etc.
My pal's Freedom of information request received the following answers.
Apologies for the inconvenience – please find the information cover the
period 1st May 2011 to 27th April 2012.
Q1 how many Street Trading Licences have been applied for within the
last year up to and including (if possible) the date of receipt of this
enquiry.
A1. 6
Q2. Of the applications received will you also advise me how many have
been approved, how many have been refused
A2. 5 approved 1 refused
Q3. The total revenue generated from the fees
A3. £2930.00
Q4. Breakdown of location
A4. The Licences cover areas within the County of Conwy – a detailed
breakdown is not routinely held in a separate file. However if this
information is required for your purposes please let me know and I will
arrange for a search of the relevant files for the exact locations to be
identified.
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From the answers it would seem that the majority of street traders are getting away without authorisation or payment! Maybe this is a Revenue Stream that the Council could cultivate through the Traffic Wardens or the Highways Department!
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