Licensing News

We use this page to publish any upcoming changes in legislation that is relevant to any of the licences we process which include pubs, clubs, taxi vehicles and drivers, gambling, scrap metal and animal welfare.

Notices

Dereham Market Place closure notice

This notice potentially effects Quebec Street Taxi Rank

The notice has been received from Norfolk County Council regarding works to the bus stops in Dereham Market Place. Please follow the below link to Norfolk County Council's web page regarding this for more information.

Dereham Market Place Closure Notice (opens new window)

Public Information from Norfolk County Council - Update

PBA044 - Dereham Market Place Gold Standard Bus Stops

Traffic Management Update: Night works

I am writing to provide an update on the Dereham Market Place bus improvement works, which are currently underway and are expected to be completed by 20 March 2026, subject to weather conditions.

As part of these works, The High Street, between Norwich Street and Market Place, will be closed overnight for five nights from Monday 16 February, between 6:30pm and 6:30am, to allow the installation of a new pedestrian crossing point. These works will take place overnight to minimise disruption during the day and to ensure the safety of the workforce and the public.

Please be assured that we will aim to keep any noisy works from taking place after 11pm, although some work will still be required throughout the night.

During the closure:

Vehicle access from High Street to Market Place, Church Street, and Quebec Street will not be possible.
Resident and business access to Church Street and Quebec Street will be maintained via St Withburga Lane, managed by temporary traffic signals, with a signed diversion route in place.
All other traffic will be required to follow the signed High Street diversion route around the works.

The County Council thanks residents, businesses, and road users for their patience and cooperation while these improvements are carried out.

For further information: Dereham Market Place Closure Notice (opens new window)

Christopher Steil, Highway Designer, 0344 800 8020

Avoiding licence fee scams

Do you pay a licence fee to Breckland Council? Watch out for scams.

Breckland's Licensing Team will never ask for your bank information, but may need your card details. If you are unsure, you can always check whether a call is legitimate by phoning the Breckland Contact Centre on 01362 656870.

Enhanced DBS Fee Increase

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has announced upcoming changes to the fees for DBS checks and the DBS Update Service, effective from 2nd December 2024. These fees will now be:

Update Service: £16.00 per year
Enhanced DBS: £59.50 per check (if using Breckland Council to obtain your enhanced DBS)

Microchipping of Cats

Owners have until 10 June 2024 to microchip their cat. Cats must be microchipped before they reach 20 weeks of age, except for unowned cats (i.e. feral and community cats). You must keep your details up to date on a DEFRA approved microchipping database. Catteries have been advised to add the microchip number to their records for any cats boarding in their establishment. Further information can be found on the Cat Protection website. (opens new window)