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Licences, registrations and notifications

Eating outMany activities require licences, some of which are administered by Southampton City Council. The council deals with a range of licences, permits, consents, and registrations that are intended to safeguard the welfare and safety of the general public, animals and the environment.

Information about licensing by the Licensing Team in Legal and Democratic Services, Environmental Health, Trading Standards and other agencies appears on these pages. Information about other services may be available though the Government's Directgov page.

Key Licensing Contacts

Licensing Team Email
  • Licensing Act 2003 enquiries
  • Tel: 023 8083 4209
  • Gambling Act 2005 enquiries
  • Tel: 023 8083 4439
  • Taxi and private hire enquiries
  • Tel: 023 8083 2792
  • Other licensing team enquiries
  • Tel: 023 8083 3245
Environmental Health Licensing Email
  • Environmental Health enquiries
  • Tel: 023 8083 2531
Trading Standards Email
  • Trading Standards enquiries
  • Tel: 023 8083 3002

Contact information