Business opportunities
A500 eastbound lay-by trading pitch
A premium catering pitch opportunity in a high-profile and exceptionally well-connected location, positioned within a busy lay-by adjacent to Junction 16 of the M6 on the eastbound side of the A500. This strategically located site offers excellent visibility, a consistent flow of passing traffic, and strong commercial potential for an established or new mobile catering business.
Permit fee
£11,315 for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Terms
Local Government (Miscellaneous) Provisions Act 1982 - Street Trading Consent
Terms and Conditions
- The caravan together with requisite toilet facilities is to be located in the layby as directed by the Executive Director Regeneration & Development. The trailers shall be sited with due regard to all aspects of highway safety and the trailers themselves shall comply with relevant legislation as to construction and lighting. If, in the opinion of the Council’s Executive Director Regeneration & Development or a Police Officer adjustment of the location of the trailers within the layby is necessary the trailers shall be relocated as requested.
- Adequate toilet facilities are to be provided to the satisfaction of the Council’s Executive Director Regeneration & Development. You will be required to arrange for the servicing and emptying of the toilets, the contents being discharged at a location acceptable to the Water Authority.
- The vicinity of the trailer is to be left in a tidy condition and free from litter. A suitable receptacle for litter is to be provided during the hours of operation and this is to be removed and emptied daily.
- The hours of operation are to be approved by the Executive Director Regeneration & Development.
- The caravan from which food is prepared and sold shall comply with the relevant food hygiene legislation at all times.
- In the event that the Highway Authority or any statutory body requires to gain access to the area of highway occupied, to exercise its duties or functions, the right is reserved to vary or temporarily suspend the licence without prior notice.
Please note that Schedule 4 of the Act grants the Borough Council detailed enforcement powers in the event of any breach of these conditions.
Viewing and further details
Contact Joanne Baldwin of the Property Team:
- Email: joanne.baldwin@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
- Phone: 01782 742373