Alcohol and Entertainment

The Licensing Act 2003 came into effect in November 2005, requiring anyone selling or supplying alcohol, or providing regulated entertainment or late night refreshment to hold a premises licence or club premises certificate.

Animal Licences

Licences are required if you run certain establishements, there is information on what establishments require specific licences. There is also information on owning an exotic pet and details of where to obtain a licence from.

Gambling and Lottery Licences

Find out about Gambling and Lottery Licences that were revised in 2007. There are details on what requires a licence and how to apply for licences. There are also links to the Gambling Commission website if you need further help.

Taxi and Minicab Licences

All taxi firms, taxis and taxi drivers in Sandwell need to have a licence issued by the Taxi Licensing Team. You can find out information about Private Hire Vehicles and Hackney carriages. You can also download application forms.

Street Trading Licences

Sandwell Council has designated all streets within the Borough as prohibited for street trading without Council consent. Therefore, if you wish to carry out any street trading activity, you must first obtain the relevant consent.