Sex establishments are required to be licensed under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982. Copies of the legislation can be purchased from Her Majesty's Stationery Office.
Anybody who operates a sex establishment without a licence or fails to comply with licence condition or admits persons under the age of 18 is committing an offence. Penalties upon conviction can range from £1,000 to £20,000
For further information or to register an establishment
Contact us
Waltham Forest Licensing Section
Environmental Health
Environment and Regeneration
Waltham Forest Council
Sycamore House
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4JF
email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
tel 020 8496 3000
