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:

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)