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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdelmenem Eslam Mahmoud trading as Laylan and Kayan Ltd | Pitch Number 3, Midland Road, Bedford | Monday to Sunday 08:00 – 18:00 | Fresh Fruit and Vegetables | 26 December 2025 |
| Nirmal Badhan trading as Dave's Snax | Old A421 Lay-by between Wootton Roundabout and Broadmead Road | Monday to Friday 06:30 – 14:00, Saturday 07:00 – 12:00 | Hot and Cold Drinks, Burgers, Hotdogs, Sandwiches, Snacks and Drinks. | 13 January 2026 |
| James Ford trading as Mr Ice Cream Van | All consent streets | Monday to Sunday 12:00 – 19:00. 19:00 – 22:00 for Deliveries only | Ice Cream, Lollies, Drinks, Sweets, Dessert Trays | 13 January 2026 |
| Antonio Pompa trading as Eat Gelato | All consent streets | Monday to Sunday 12:00 – 19:00 | Ice-cream, lollies, slush, cold drinks and desserts | 23 February 2026 |