Service Description: Premises used for acupuncture, tattooing, ear-piercing, electrolysis and body and cosmetic piercing must be registered with the local authority. This also applies to the persons performing the treatments.
Also known as:- Body Piercing, Cosmetic Piercing, Ear-piercing, Electrolysis, Hairdressing, Licence - Tattooists, ear piercing and electrolysis
Answer: You must complete an application form and submit it to the Licensing Section, (address on the form) along with the relevant fee, which for 2006/07 is £139.00 for the premises, and £16.00 for each person carrying out the piercing procedure. To obtain an application form, or for further information, contact the Licensing Section on (01983) 823159. You can also apply online via the related link. - Related Link