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The Council offers consent for a number of on-street activities fromEvent in Redbridge vehicles promoting public services to carol singing to take place in the Ilford town centre.

Obtaining permission for these activities is coordinated by the Licensing Service and a special street trading pitch is located in the Town Centre opposite Harrison Gibson where they can take place. Exceptionally permission to use other areas in the pedestrian precinct may be granted.

If you wish to carry out any of these on-street activities which include:

  • street trading
  • exhibition space 
  • events

you will need to apply to the Council for permission. You can apply to use this area to inform or entertain the community. It cannot normally be used for any activity aimed at generating income, other than charitable collections. Certain trading activities coordinated through the Town Centre Manager, such as continental markets, may be permitted.

How to apply for a licenceIf you wish to apply for a permit you can download an application form (TCE01) from the link below or contact the Licensing Service for further information

For some events involving entertainment you may also need to apply for a Temporary Event Notice.

It will be let free of charge to:

  • Registered charities 
  • Local Authority and Government Departments
  • Performers and entertainers who either are not performing for gain or who have written evidence that proceeds, in their entirety, will be donated to charity
  • Organisations devoted entirely to promoting the aims and objectives of the Council, in which the Council has a formal interest

A daily fee is payable by other persons or groups interested in using this pitch.

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