Registration of premises used for a food business (including market
stalls, delivery vehicles and other moveable structures) is
required by law.
How do I register?
By filling in a registration form (see above) (Guidance
notes for filling in the form are included) and sending it back
to:
Waveney District Council
Food and Safety Section
Town Hall
High Street
Lowestoft
Suffolk NR32 1HS
Registration cannot be refused and there is no charge. If the form
is sent to the wrong address, your application will not take effect
until it is received at the proper place. If you use premises in
more than one local authority area, you must register with each
authority separately.
You must tick all the boxes which apply to your business, answer
all the questions and give all the information requested. Seasonal
businesses operating for a certain period each year should give the
dates between which they will be open in answer to question
If you have any questions, we will help you. It is an offence to
give information which you know is false.
What happens to the information given on the form?
Waveney will enter the details on its Register. A register of
addresses and the type of business carried on at these will be open
to inspection by the general public. Records of the other
information provided will not be publicly available and will not be
disclosed outside of the Council, Local Government Departments and
Government Agencies. The details will by used for the purpose of
registration, enforcement and the protection of public funds.
What about changes?
Once you have registered with Waveney DC, you only need to
notify us of a change of proprietor, if the nature of the
business changes, or if there is a change of the address at which
moveable premises are kept. The new proprietor will have to
complete an application form. If the local authority wishes to
change the entry in the Register because of information which it
receives from someone else, you will be given 28 days notice and an
opportunity to comment on the proposed change.
Help and Guidance
Waveney District Council Officers will be happy to give help and
guidance to new businesses on comliance with the food safety
regulations. There are also a number of advisory leaflets on food
safety matters that can be obtained from the Food Standards Agency
at www.foodstandards.gov.uk
You can contact the food safety team by:
Telephone: 01502 523194
Email:
food@waveney.gov.uk