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Street Collection Permits

Summary

 

A permit is required to allow money to be collected or articles to be sold in streets or public places for charitable purposes.

 

Eligibility

 

Permits may be issued by the Council who are required to be satisfied that applicants are fit and proper persons to hold such licences.

 

Procedure

 

Application form to be completed.

 

Helplines

 

Regulatory Services, Licensing Division: 01226 773041 e-mail: licensing@barnsley.gov.uk

 

Charges/Fees

 

No fee for the grant of a permit.

 

Opening Times/Locations

 

Opening times and location map, click link for further information.

 

How the customer can help

 

Provide proof of identification together with any authorisation from the charity who is to benefit. Provide a few alternative dates for the proposed collection.

 

Application Form References

 

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Application for street collection permit

 

Leaflets

 

Guidance notes.

 

Distribution Points

 

Leaflets are available from our offices (see Opening Times/Locations)

 

Legislation

 

  • Police, Factories etc (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1916.

 

Response Times/Next Steps

 

Once an application is received, the police are consulted and in certain cases, the charity commissioners. The Council try to process applications within 14 days.

 

Out of Hours Procedure

 

No out of hours procedure for this service.

 

Owner Officer Contact Details

 

Regulatory Services, Licensing Officer
Licensing Division
Regulatory Services

18 Regent Street
Barnsley
S70 2PQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Additional Notes

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q I play musical instruments in the street and use any money collected for my own benefit - is this allowed?

A No, money may only be collected for charitable purposes.

Q My local supermarket has said I can collect for charities inside the premises. Do I need a permit to collect?

A No, the premises are private and not a public place.

Q Are there restrictions on the number of permits which are issued?

A Yes, only one permit can be in force in an area on a particular day.

 

Last modified on 16/9/2008

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