Licence summary
To run a hairdressing or barber business in Southampton, you and your premises need to be registered with Environmental Health at Southampton City Council.
Eligibility criteria
All hairdressers and barbers running a business in Southampton, whether mobile or at fixed premises, must register.
You do not need to register if:
• You are an individual employee of a hairdressing / barber business, or
• You are a department store with an on-site hairdresser for your employees only.
Regulation summary
Registration is required under the Hampshire Act 1983, section 4. There is no cost for registration. No conditions are attached to the registration.
Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though you and your premises (if applicable) are registered if you have not heard from Southampton City Council within 10 working days.
Apply online
Apply online or download, complete the form and post to the address below:
Regulatory Services (Commercial)
Southampton City Council
Floor 5
One Guildhall Square
Southampton
SO14 7FP
Tel: 023 8083 3002
Email: Environmental.health@southampton.gov.uk
Redress
If you are not satisfied with the process for registering hairdressers and barbers please contact enquiries@southampton.gov.uk
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