Fireworks licence
Under the explosive regulations, all traders storing and selling fireworks must be registered with or licensed by the Council.
To store large quantities (over 2,000kg) you will need a licence from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Apply
To make an application you must submit:
- a fireworks application form
- floor plan of the premises in the prescribed form
- a HSE retailers risk assessment
- the prescribed fee
Fees
Explosive licensing below 250kgs net explosive content (NEC)
| 1 year | 2 years | 3 years | 4 years | 5 years | |
| New | £113 | £147 | £181 | £215 | £248 |
| Renewal | £56 | £90 | £125 | £158 | £193 |
Explosive licensing above 250kgs up to maximum 2000kgs net explosive content (NEC)
| 1 year | 2 years | 3 years | 4 years | 5 years | |
| New | £193 | £253 | £317 | £390 | £441 |
| Renewal | £90 | £153 | £215 | £277 | £340 |
Other fees
| Fee type | Amount |
| Variation/transfer/replacement | £38 |
| 1-year ‘all year round’ licence for storage and sale of fireworks | £500 |
When can I sell fireworks?
These licences / registrations will allow you to store fireworks all year round but can only sell fireworks at the following specified periods of the year:
- from 15 October – 10 November inclusive
- on the day of Diwali and the 3 days before
- on the first day of the Chinese New Year and the 3 days before
- from 26 – 31 December inclusive
If you wish to sell fireworks throughout the year, you will need to apply for a separate fireworks licence. Please contact us for further information.
Page updated on: 7 September 2023
Licensing Service
Address
Hackney Service Centre
1 Hillman Street
E8 1DY
Telephone
Opening times
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 9am to 5pm (telephone)
- Wednesday – 9am to 4pm (telephone)
- Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm (visitors to Hackney Service Centre)