Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
If you are the new owner of a business holding a current outdoor dining licence, you will need to change the ownership details.
You must tell us within 10 working days of the transfer of ownership.
Follow the instructions in Apply for an outdoor dining licence.
An outdoor dining licence needs to be renewed annually if you want to continue to serve customers eating or drinking on the footpath or public space outside your venue.
Find out more about how to Renew your outdoor dining licence.