Street collections

Under the Charitable Collections (Transitional Provisions) Order 1974, a licence is required by promoters of charitable collections in a street or public place. In some areas, town and parish councils are responsible for issuing these licences. North Norfolk District Council is responsible for issuing licences to the following parishes:

• Cromer
• Holt
• Hoveton
• Mundesley
• Runton (East and West)
• Sheringham
• Stalham
• Wells-Next-The-Sea

Under the EU Services Directive, there is no restriction on the number of charities that can collect in a town or parish on any given day.

The timescale for determining this application is 7 days from the receipt of an acceptable and complete application by this Authority.

For a valid application, we require all of the following forms and documentation in order for the application to be processed. Incomplete applications will be returned.

Please read our Street Trading Policy before applying. 

Application forms

• Street collection application form (PDF)

Get in touch using our online form if you have any questions or require further information.