Street Trading Policy consultation

We are asking for your views on a proposed Street Trading Policy for Woking borough.

Street trading helps: 

  • support local businesses
  • increase choice for customers
  • create vibrant town and village centres

About the new policy

The draft policy aims to provide a clear and consistent approach to how street trading is managed across the borough.

The policy explains: 

  • how we will consider street trading applications
  • the standards we expect from traders

It does not introduce street trading controls to any new roads or locations.

Read the draft Street Trading Policy.

Who can take part

The consultation is open to anyone with an interest in street trading within the borough, including:

  • residents
  • street traders
  • local businesses
  • visitors
  • community groups

The consultation closes at 11:59pm on Sunday 15 November 2026.

How to have your say

You can submit your comments using our consultation website, Woking Says.

Go to Woking Says

What happens next

All feedback received will be carefully reviewed before a report is presented to the Licensing Committee.

The committee will consider the consultation responses and any recommended changes before deciding whether to adopt the policy.