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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Pompa trading as Eat Gelato | All consent streets | Monday to Sunday 12:00 – 19:00 | Ice-cream, lollies, slush, cold drinks and desserts | 23/02/2026 |
| Orsion Tafa & Sergiu Roman trading as Greek Gyros Eatery | Town Centre, Pitch 6, James Street | Monday to Sunday 10:00 – 20:00 | Hot food, cold Greek desserts, gyros (pork/chicken) served in pitta bread, a wrap or a tray, cheese pies and Greek soft drinks | 08/03/2026 |
| Clinton Stokes trading as The Ugly Mug | Telford Way, Bedford, MK42 0PQ | Monday – Friday 06:00 – 14:00 | Hot and cold food and drinks, including breakfast, burgers, hot dogs, chips and jacket potatoes. | 11/03/2026 |