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Health and Safety registrations

From 6 April 2009 employers no longer have to register premises in which their employees work with either the Local Authority or the Health & Safety Executive. The requirement to register was been removed following a consultation by the Health and Safety Executive to reduce red-tape for businesses. However, certain high-risk activities still need a registration or a licence from the Council.

Tattooing/semi-permanent colouring registration

If you own or operate a premises in which tattooing is carried on in the Borough you must be registered with the Council. Find out more information on our tattooing registration pages.

Acupuncture, electrolysis and piercing registrations

If you operate a premises where acupuncture is carried out in the Borough you must be registered with the Council. Find out more information on our acupuncture registration pages.

If you operate a premises where electrolysis is carried out in the Borough you must be registered with the Council. Find out more information on our electrolysis registration pages.

If you operate a premises where cosmetic piercing is carried out in the Borough you must be registered with the Council. Find out more information on our cosmetic piercing registration pages.

Hairdresser/barbers registration

If you operate a premises where hairdressing is carried out in the Borough you must be registered with the Council. Find out more information on our haridresser registration pages.

Registering certain activities

You need to register or notify the Council to do specific activities. These include:

Further information

Try the starting up a 'new business' pages on the business link website or the Council's business advice and support pages.

Enterprise & Self Employment

Apply online now 

You can apply online for our licences and registrations.

 

:: more on Licences, Registrations and Permits

Online Directory of Licences, Registrations and Permits

Do you need a Licence?

Whether you own a pub or food outlet, are a street trader, own an exotic animal or drive a private hire vehicle, you may need a licence or form of consent from the Council.

Please refer to our Directory of Licences to see what applies.

If you are still unsure whether you need a licence or registration, please contact us.

Safety Notifications

You need to consider safety notifications for: