Streettrading

Cheltenham

Cheltenham’s Tan’s Coffee Box Sees Fee Waiver Bid Rejected Despite Community Support and Business Struggles

A cherished community café in Cheltenham, Tan’s Coffee Box, has had its plea to waive street trading fees rejected, raising concerns about the challenges small independent businesses face in the town. Tanya Baxter, the owner, …

By Lori Iliff · Tuesday 8 July 2025 · 2 min read

Licensing

Why a Burger Van Owner Was Denied a Licence to Trade

Nicolas Royal, owner of the mobile food business Grill and Go, has been refused a street-trading licence by South Gloucestershire Council after failing to comply with key legal requirements. Royal intended to operate across …

By Lori Iliff · Wednesday 21 May 2025 · 2 min read

Foodtruck

Cheese Toastie Van Faces Halt Over Food Licence Error

A new mobile food truck set to serve hot cheese toasties and baked treats across South Gloucestershire is at risk of being stopped before it even begins operating. The halt comes after council officers discovered that the …

By Lori Iliff · Tuesday 13 May 2025 · 2 min read