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Easter weekend arrangements

Council buildings are closed from 5pm on Thursday 2 April 2026 and will re-open on Tuesday 7 April at 8.45am. Bin collections and recycling centre opening hours are not impacted by these changes

Sex Shop Licence

A Sex Shop Licence is required for any premises, vehicle, vessel, stall or otherwise used for a business which consists to a significant degree of selling, hiring or exchanging, lending, display or demonstrating sex articles.

How much does a licence cost?

The licence application is £1,406.00, which changes every year.

How do I apply?

Please contact the Civic Licensing department for further information. See contact details on this page.

Last modified on 01 April 2026