Leicester City Council has introduced new guidance outlining licensing requirements for scaffolding, skips, and hoarding on public highways. The updated policy aims to clarify regulations for contractors and ensure compliance with safety standards.
The changes require scaffolders to apply for a licence well in advance, except in emergencies. Applications must include detailed site plans and traffic management arrangements to demonstrate that safety risks have been properly assessed. Skips also need a licence, even if they are placed on the highway for a short time.
City officials emphasise that while many contractors operate responsibly, some fail to meet legal requirements. The council has made the guidance easily accessible to remove any excuses for non-compliance. Enforcement will be stricter, with breaches leading to action ranging from warnings to prosecution.
The policy update follows consultation with the scaffolding industry, which has welcomed the increased clarity.
