Legal and licensing

Consultation on Gambling Statement of Policy

The Council’s draft Statement of Gambling Policy 2025-28 – S349(1) Gambling Act 2005 for consultation.

Tattooing and skin piercing

Information and advice on registering an acupuncture, tattooing, ear piercing and electrolysis

Animal Activity Licences

The Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 come in to force from 1 October 2018. This new legislation reforms animal welfare licensing.

Campsite licences

Bassetlaw District Council’s Licensing Department is responsible for the issuing of campsite site licences/permission, once land has obtained planning permission.

Caravan site licences

Caravan and mobile home sites are required to be licensed.

Exotic, dangerous and wild animals

How to apply for a licence to keep exotic, dangerous and wild animals.

Gambling Act

Section 349(1) of the Gambling Act 2005 imposes a requirement upon Bassetlaw District Council to prepare a Statement of Principles

Hackney carriage and private hire information

Information on Licences for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Operators, Vehicles and Drivers

Independent greyhound racing track licence

To operate an independent greyhound track in Bassetlaw you must first obtain a Licence

Laser and intense pulsed light treatment

Providers of treatments for non-surgical procedures such as hair removal and tattoo removal must have a licence

Licensing act 2003

Information about the Licensing Act 2003 and the laws outlined by the Government

Massage and special treatment

Find out information on how to apply for a Massage and Special Treatment licence with Bassetlaw

Pavement licence

The application process for applying for a pavement licence, allowing the licence-holder to place removable furniture over certain highways adjacent to the premises.

Right to buy guidance notes

Information on the Right To Buy scheme for purchasing a Council property

Scaffolding and hoarding

How to apply for a Scaffolding erection during maintenance and building work

Scrap metal dealer

How to apply for a Scrap Metal Dealer licence within the district of Bassetlaw

Selling explosives

Information on how to apply for a licence to sell explosives or fireworks within Bassetlaw

Sexual establishments

How to apply for a sexual establishment licence in Bassetlaw

Small society lottery

Information on running a lottery within the district of Bassetlaw

Street collections

Information on Street and House to House Collections and Direct Debit Mandates

Street trading

How to apply for a street trading licence in the district of Bassetlaw

Zoo licence

To run a zoo in Bassetlaw, you need a licence from Bassetlaw District Council