https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/streettrading/Recent content in streettrading on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 18 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/amateur-bakers-face-370-council-fee-for-selling-cakes-from-home/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/amateur-bakers-face-370-council-fee-for-selling-cakes-from-home/A Midlands council is charging amateur bakers nearly £370 a year for selling cakes from their own driveways after classifying them as street traders who must obtain official permission. Cannock Chase Council has ruled that residents selling baked goods from home need a street trading licence, a DBS criminal record check costing £21.50, and public liability insurance with a minimum coverage of £5 million. The council’s street trading consent costs £379 annually and will only be granted if the baker holds a five-star food hygiene rating.