Street collection permit

Why do I need a permit?

In England and Wales you need a street collection permit from your local council to be able to collect money or sell articles for the benefit of charitable or other purposes.

Must I meet a certain criteria before I can apply for a permit?

East Staffordshire Borough Council has a policy to only allow a society to make 3 collections per year in each area, for example, a society can make 3 collections in Uttoxeter and another 3 collections in Burton upon Trent, either on separate days or on the same day.

Where can I collect?

The Council do not issue permits for collections in the shopping centres in Burton upon Trent. You can contact the shopping centres direct using the contact numbers below:

Coopers Square 01283 536906

Burton Place 01283 510458

Octagon 01283 515000

If you wish to hold a collection in the Maltings Shopping Centre in Uttoxeter you will require permission from the Centre and a permit from us. You can contact the Maltings Shopping Centre on telephone number 01889 564295.

The following criteria must be met before an application can be accepted:

• The society must not have already held 3 collections in the area in which they wish to collect.
• The application must be submitted at least 28 days prior to the collection date.
• Returns forms for collections previously undertaken within East Staffordshire must be submitted before a new permit can be issued.

You are advised to contact the Licensing Office before applying to ensure that the proposed date of collection is available. If a collection takes place without a street collection permit from the local authority, you may be prosecuted.