Home baker shuts cake shed over 'ridiculous' rules
Summary
A home baker in Nottinghamshire closed her cake shed because the local council requires a street trading licence costing over £1,000. The council says the licence is needed to ensure safety and fairness, but some bakers say the fee is too high for small, local businesses.Key Facts
- Natalie Brook sold cakes from a shed in her garden since January.
- Bassetlaw District Council says cake sheds need a street trading licence costing £1,007.
- Without the licence, cake sellers could face fines of £1,000.
- The council’s rule applies to cake sheds to cover food safety and neighborhood concerns.
- Natalie believes the fee is too expensive for a small weekend business and has closed her shed.
- She plans to try selling cakes by pre-order directly from her house instead.
- Another baker, Sally Bruce, was told to stop trading without a licence and may apply despite the cost.
- The council consulted on the policy for two years and offers cheaper six-month licences as alternatives.
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