In accordance with the powers conferred on the Council under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 1982, the
Council hereby declares that with effect from 1 June 2024 all streets in the Borough of Bedford and all adjacent spaces being
land within the Borough of Bedford shall be designated as ‘Consent Streets’ for the purposes of street trading.
If you trade in the street you may require a street trading consent.
Before you apply
Please read through the guidance notes below carefully before completing the application form.
Application forms and guidance notes
You may download our Street Trading Consent application forms and guidance notes (PDFs):
- Street Trading Application Form and Guidance - (Town Centre only)
- Street Trading Application Form and Guidance - (outside Town Centre only)
Pay your licence
Fees
Please see our fee schedule
Applications received
| Applicant | Location | Time | Article to be sold/trade | Last date for representations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spomenka Buzaretic trading as S B Catering | Postley Road, Woburn Industrial Estate, Kempston | Monday to Friday 07:00 to 15:00 | Burgers, Sandwiches, Snacks, Hot and Cold Drinks | 30 November 2025 |
| Charmaine Faulkner trading as Knives & Faulks | B & Q, Interchange Retail Park, Sam Clark Way, Bedford MK42 7GA |
Monday to Friday 09:30 to 14:30 Saturday 10:00 to 18:00 |
Hot and Cold Drinks, Burgers, Hotdogs, Jacket Potatoes, Bacon Rolls, Chips, Soup | 30 November 2025 |