Stevenage - Proposed Changes to Street Trading Restrictions

Stevenage Borough Council

PUBLIC NOTICE

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1982

STREET TRADING – DESIGNATION OF PROHIBITED AND CONSENT STREETS

Notice is hereby given that Stevenage Borough Council intends to pass a resolution under Paragraph 2 (1) of Schedule 4 to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 to amend the existing scheme of street trading control within the Borough.

The proposed resolution is to amend the current street trading designations as follows:

1. Prohibited Street changing to Consent Street

High Street - High Street, from the roundabout between Ireton Court and Letchmore Road, northwards to the junction with James Way. The land in front of 33, 35 & 35a High Street is also included.

Please note that street trading within this area will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances which are outlined in Appendix 1. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

2. Removal of an existing Consent Street

The Town Centre outdoor market site to the north-west of Town Square is proposed to be removed from the list of Consent Streets due to the redevelopment of the site.

Detailed plans showing the extent of the proposed amendments and the list of designated streets are available for inspection at the Council Offices. For further information, please contact the Licensing Team by email at licensing@stevenage.gov.uk

The final decision on whether to pass the proposed resolution will be made by Stevenage Borough Council on 8th December 2026, having considered any representations received.

Appendix 1 and a list of the street trading designations can be viewed using the following link

https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/licensing-and-registration/designated-streets-consultation

Any person wishing to make representations regarding the proposed resolution should do so in writing. Representations must be received by the Council no later than 24th November 2026 and should be sent to:

The Licensing Team

Stevenage Borough Council

Daneshill House

Danestrete

Stevenage

SG1 1HN.

Alternatively, representations may be submitted by email to: licensing@stevenage.gov.uk

Dated: 27th October 2026