PEOPLE in Droitwich are being asked to give their opinions on the way street traders are managed by Wychavon District Council.

Street trading in the town includes static or mobile pitches including catering trailers and people operating in lay-bys selling everything from flowers and food, to ice cream vans, and mobile sandwich shops.

Councillor David Brotheridge, chairman of Wychavon’s licensing committee, said: “It has been nearly 25 years since we last amended the way we control street trading in the district and so it’s time for the situation to be reviewed. As part of this review we want to hear from anyone who might be affected by issues relating to the control of street trading including street traders, businesses that operate from established premises, town and parish councils and residents.”

The council has published a consultation document which can be downloaded from wychavon.gov.uk/streettrading or picked up from the council’s contact centre in Droitwich. Alternatively people can call Worcestershire Regulatory Services on 01905 822799.

To respond to the consultation, write to Street Trading Consultation – Wychavon, Worcestershire Regulatory Services, PO Box 866, Worcester, WR1 9DP

or email wrsenquiries@worcsregservices.gov.uk using the subject line "Street Trading Consultation – Wychavon".

Responses need to be received by December 31.