Borough Council of Wellingborough

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Licence - tattooists, ear-piercing and electrolysis: Outline

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Part VIII requires the following types of skin piercing need to be registered with the Council:

  • Acupuncture
  • Tattooing
  • Ear-piercing
  • Electrolysis

The Act requires registration to cover both the person carrying on the practice and the premises used for that purpose. There are no powers to refuse registration, but the practice is controlled through compliance with byelaws in each case.

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Telephone: 01933 229777

Fax: 01933 231542

Borough Council of Wellingborough, Wellingborough