Trading Standards fireworks, explosives and pyrotechnics

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Trading Standards fireworks, explosives and pyrotechnics

Information about certificates, licence applications, fees and payments.

Applications for fireworks, explosives and pyrotechnics

You are unlikely to need a licence for an event but if you would like to 'Register' your event with us and the Fire Service please complete one of our forms. 

If you are a new premise please follow our application process. Please note that application fees are non-refundable, and your first licence will only be issued for one year.

When you apply you must ensure you are compliant with current legislation. 

Payments

The links in the tables below will take you directly to the relevant online system for payment.

Cheques: need to be made payable to WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

BACS: Barclays Bank
Account: 53583147
Sort Code: 20-98-87 (please provide date and reference)

The completed application form, together with plans in support of the application, should be sent to:

By post:

Worcestershire Trading Standards Service,
Wyre Forest House,
Finepoint Way,
Kidderminster
DY11 7WF

Application Fees

New fireworks, explosives and pyrotechnics licence as at 1 April 2024

The links in the tables below will take you directly to the online system for payment.

Quantity Statutory Old fee New fee
Less than 250kg NEC 1 year Statutory £113 £119
Less than 250kg NEC 2 year Statutory £147 £154
Less than 250kg NEC 3 year Statutory £181 £190
Less than 250kg NEC 4 year Statutory £215 £226
Less than 250kg NEC 5 year Statutory £248 £260
Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 1 year Statutory £193 £202
Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 2 year Statutory £253 £266
Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 3 year Statutory £317 £333
Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 4 year Statutory £390 £409
Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 5 year Statutory £441 £463

Renewal of fireworks, explosives and pyrotechnics licence as at June 2023

Quantity Statutory Old fee New fee
Less than 250kg NEC 1 year Statutory £56 £59
Less than 250kg NEC 2 year Statutory £90 £94
Less than 250kg NEC 3 year Statutory £125 £132
Less than 250kg NEC 4 year Statutory £158 £166
Less than 250kg NEC 5 year Statutory £193 £202
Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 1 year Statutory £90 £94
Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 2 year Statutory £153 £161
Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 3 year Statutory £215 £226
Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 4 year Statutory £277 £291
Above 250kg NEC less than 2000kg 5 year Statutory £340 £357

Transfer/ Variation Fee: Note, this may be subject to further charges based on the normal service hourly rate if other work beyond the basic administrative changes have to be undertaken.

Statutory Old fee New fee
Statutory £38 £40

If you are unsure of the fee, please Trading Standards.

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