Secondary school applications close 31 October
If your child starts secondary school in September 2027, apply for a school place by Saturday 31 October.
Skips and scaffolding on the road
Get a licence to put a skip, scaffolding or building materials on the road or pavement.
You need a licence to put a skip, scaffolding, a crane or building materials on a road or pavement.
Who applies
The skip or scaffolding company usually applies for you. Check they have a licence before work starts. If they do not, you could be fined.
What it costs
- skip: £40 for up to 14 days
- scaffolding or hoarding: £120 for up to 4 weeks
Apply for a licence
Apply at least 5 working days before you need it.
Report an unsafe skip or scaffolding
If a skip has no lights at night or scaffolding is blocking the pavement, report a road problem.