March 2020 - update
In light of the Government's latest update on dealing with the Coronavirus. Please only submit licensing applications electronically for the foreseeable future.
Applications can be scanned or photographed (you need to ensure they are readable). If you need advice or have a query about an application or licence, please email licensing in the usual way by clicking here.
Please do not visit the Civic Centre unannounced, as we cannot guarantee that there will be anybody available to see you. Please contact the licensing section in the first instance.
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Licence Summary
To collect money or sell articles for charity or other purposes, you need a street collection licence from us. We only grant these for charitable purposes.
There is no charge for a street collections licence.
Regulations
A summary of the regulations for street collections
Application process:
Please complete either of the following application forms:
Street Collection - Selby District Council - Application Form
Street Collection - Government - Application Form
Street Collection - Returns Form - doc
Will tacit authorisation apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from us by the end of the target completion period