Using Council Land

Does the Council own this land?

If you wish to check whether the Council owns an area of land, use our Interactive Mapping.

I would like to park on Council land

First check whether the Council owns the land using our Interactive Mapping.

If we do own it, we may consider your request to park on the land. Please use this form to Contact our Assets Team.

If we don't own the land, we recommend you contact the Land Registry to find out who does own it.

For further information about our car parks, please visit our Parking pages.   

Do I need a licence to run a catering van/ice cream van on your land?

You would need the consent of the Council as landowner, a licence to trade on the land and the relevant food handling certificates to run a catering or ice cream van on Council land.  Please contact us using  this form.

The Council has identified sites it considers suitable for trading on and these sites are advertised in the local press to let by tender every three years.

Can I site a compound or scaffolding on your land?

You can check whether the Council owns the land using our Interactive Mapping.

Alternatively, you can contact us using the forms above and we will consider your request. If approved, the necessary licence will be granted.  

Can I hold an event on your land?

You can check whether the Council owns the land using our Interactive Mapping.

If you know the land is owned by the Council then please use the button below:

Apply to book an event

Apply for a Wayleave on Council Land

A wayleave is an agreement under which a property owner gives a service provider a right to access or carry out works that pass over or through the owner's property.

First, check whether the Council owns the land using our Interactive Mapping.

If the Council does own the land and you would like to apply for a wayleave, please use the button below to apply. Please note that a charge may apply depending on the nature of the wayleave request.

Apply for a Wayleave