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Payment system unavailable on Wednesday 13 August, 9.30am to 3.30pm

You will not be able to make any payments online or by phone on Wednesday 13 August, 9.30am to 3.30pm, while we carry out some important work on our payment system.

This means you won't be able to pay for things like parking permits, parking tickets (PCNs), council tax and rent through our website, automated payment line (020 7527 8000) or customer services number (020 7527 2000).

We are very sorry if this affects you. If you must make a payment, please try to do it on another day if you can or after 3.30pm on Wednesday 13 August.

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Advertising boards, tables and chairs

We carefully consider all license applications for advertising boards (A-boards), tables and chairs on our streets.

Since 1 April 2020, our fees for tables and chairs licences are calculated, based on the square metre of area required for your furniture and the banding of your street.

We do this to balance the needs of businesses with the practical needs of pedestrians.

It also helps to ensure our pavements are kept clear of unauthorised obstructions, so that everyone can move about safely.

Please also see Pavement licence which is a new alternative licence, introduced by the government to assist the return of the hospitality trade due to Coronavirus.

  • A-boards

    Apply for a licence for A-boards only

  • Tables and chairs

    Apply for a licence for tables and chairs only

  • Pavement licence

    Apply to the council to place removable furniture, as well as tables and chairs, on the highway to sell or serve food or drink next to a premises

  • Street banding

    The cost of a licence for tables, chairs, A-boards and trading on private land is dependent on the banding of the street.

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