New bin service: Check where items belong
Our new waste and recycling service started on 1 June. If you're unsure where an item belongs, use our Waste and Recycling Lookup to quickly find the right bin and help avoid contamination.
Licensing policies
Licensing Act 2003 - Statement of Licensing Policy
At least every 5 years the Council is required to publish a statement of licensing policy under the Licensing Act 2003 relating to how we carry out our functions under the Licensing Act 2003. In 2025, the Council consulted on and approved the document below to come into effect on the 24 February 2026.
Licensing Enforcement Policy
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Statement of Principles: Gambling Act 2005
At least every three years we are required to consult and publish a Statement of Principles relating to how we carry out our functions under the Gambling Act 2005:
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Statement of Licensing Policy: Animal Welfare Regulations 2018
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Statement of Licensing Policy: Charity collections
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Statement of Licensing Policy: Hackney Carriage and Private Hire
Statement of Licensing Policy: Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013
Statement of Licensing Policy: Street Trading
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Statement of Licensing Policy: Sex Establishments
Privacy notice and data retention policy
In fulfilling our statutory duties we handle large amounts of personal data and, to a lesser extent, sensitive personal data: