Consent Street Trading Policy 2026

Stockton-on-Tees is home. It's a warm and friendly place where we welcome others and come together as a single community. We are a diverse and inspiring Borough, culturally rich and with confidence in a future that we can all share and be proud of.

Stockton-on-Tees is a borough with a diverse mix of urban and rural communities and is home to a variety of businesses, a vibrant cultural scene and hosts a wide range of events, including the internationally renowned Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF).

At the economic heart of the Tees Valley, we are a dynamic, safe and healthy place where everyone can grow and succeed. We will continue to work together to reduce inequalities and barriers to opportunity. This statement of licensing policy will aim to enable the vision of the Council:

The best start in life to achieve big ambitions

A safe and inclusive community where everyone can thrive. Working hard to prevent the impact of poverty, creating a bright and healthy future with a shared sense of belonging. Supporting children in our care and creating equality of opportunity.

Healthy and resilient communities

Building happy and healthy lives, supporting those who are experiencing poverty. Ensuring that our residents are resilient, independent and wherever possible, economically active.

A great place to live, work and visit

A vibrant and diverse place with an environment that is well looked after and outdoor spaces to enjoy that residents can be proud of.

An inclusive economy

Growing the local economy and cementing our role as the well-connected, economic heart of Tees Valley. Ensuring that all residents can benefit from secure and sustainable jobs.

Sustainable council

A well-run financially sustainable Council that improves outcomes for communities.

In line with this vision the aim of this Consent Street Trading Policy ("the Policy") is to provide a consistent and transparent approach to the method of providing Street Trading Consents, creating a street trading environment which compliments premise based trading, is sensitive to the needs of residents, provides diversity and consumer choice.