Conwy County Borough Council Licensing

28/05/2026

The Licensing Section has recently been made aware of several "cake sheds" operating within Conwy County. If you sell cakes commercially, you will need to ensure that you are registered with the food safety team and may in some circumstances require permission from planning, your landlord and /or mortgage provider to run a business from your property.

With regard to "Street Trading", we would recommend anyone wishing to offer goods for sale from their driveway, shed or garden to read the current Street Trading policy. If the public have what is called "unfettered access" (access without payment to your property) and you are within 15 metres of the highway, then Street Trading Legislation could apply and you may need a permit. This also applies to private business carparks if no charge is applied to enter. More details can be found using this link:

https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Business/Licenses-and-Permits/Street-Trading-Licenses/Assets/documents/Street-Trading-Policy.pdf

If you are a business advertising the sale of goods from your garden, please contact the licensing section for further advice and guidance.

[email protected]

28/05/2026

Good morning all,
We have been asked to share the information below in relation children and working.
If you have a business and you employ School age children please bear the following in mind:
We would ask for you to share this with friends and family.
Child Employment Permits - Information for Businesses
If you are employing a school aged child, you must have a permit in place before they start work. This applies to any business or individual employing a child who is of compulsory school age and works part time including:
* After school
* Weekends
* School holidays
This includes paid and unpaid work.
What you need to do:
* Apply for a permit before employment begins
* Wait for approval before the child starts work
* Make sure working hours and duties are within legal limits
* Complete a risk assessment
Why it matters - these rules are in place to make sure young people are:
* Safe
* Supported
* Able to continue their education

Failure to obtain a valid permit or comply with legal requirements may lead to a fine of up to £1000.
Apply now at: https://conwy-self.achieveservice.com/en/service/Child_Employment_Permit_Application

13/05/2026

Are you a Licensed Premises planning to broadcast the upcoming Football World Cup? This guidance from the BBPA is for you:

Managing World Cup 2026 Success -
Advice for licensees showing FIFA World Cup football matches

13/05/2026

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01/05/2026

https://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/eng/newsroom/be-water-aware-2026/

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is responsible for providing public safety information, prevention and protection programmes, and emergency response cover for Mid and West Wales.​

24/04/2026

https://www.atcm.org/purple-flag

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11/12/2025

Are you thinking of buying a puppy for Christmas? Please ensure that the breeder and or seller is licensed with the respective Local Authority. Illegal breeders often mistreat breeding dogs and breed puppies that have can have serious health issues.

If you are concerned about a puppy or want to check if a breeder is licenced, please email us via [email protected]

12/09/2025

https://www.gov.wales/bluetongue-policy-wales

Our Bluetongue policy for Wales.

03/07/2025

If you are the proprietor of a Licensed Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Vehicle and Licensing Officers have not yet inspected your vehicle in the last 12 months, please make arrangements to have your vehicle inspected.
Appointments are available up to the end of the year.
Booking can be made using the link below:
Book a vehicle inspection - Introduction - Section 1 - My Conwy

03/07/2025

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/25020886.taxi-drivers-wales-wear-shorts-baseball-caps-face-fines/

At a Bodlondeb meeting, Conwy’s licensing committee was discussing the new code of conduct and dress code for private hire and hackney carriage…