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If you want to collect money from a street in Rutland, you’ll need a permit from our licencing team.
The term ‘street’ includes any footpath, highway or public place.
A permit is not required if the collection is to take place on private land.
Street collections are free and anyone can apply providing they are over 16 years of age.
Applications must be in the form prescribed by us and should be made at least 28 days in advance of the proposed collection.
Applications should be accompanied by:
A return form must be completed following the collection and emailed to licensing@rutland.gov.uk or posted to Licencing, Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HP.
We do not have byelaws controlling busking, but we advise you to follow these guidelines:
Children under 14 aren’t allowed to busk.
Download the Street Collection Application Form - complete and email to licensing@rutland.gov.uk or post to Licencing, Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HP.