[paul]

does any one else on this forum think it would be a good idea to license are trade?
i think it is already in scotland?does it make any difference?does the local goverment enforce it.
is there a list of all licenced window cleaners in your area

[mark1]

paul
it is in scotland you are veted by the police and the council,any theft or violence charges against you they refuse your application.ive had mine for 6yrs and have never been asked to show it,you also have to be insured

[paul]

does it make a difference though do you get less cowboys in your area

[mark1]

makes no difference atol that ive noticed,it keeps you right.if they catch you without one they can stop you woring,but i think they give u a couple of chances

[paul]

so really its just another way of the council making money out of you for nothing

[Peter Fogwill]

so really its just another way of the council making money out of you for nothing

Yes, and only the honest people who bother to keep everything legal and above board pay for it.  It is not policed at all, after more than 20 years in the business I have not been asked once to show my licence.

Peter

[T_W_CONTRACTS]

how do i go about getting a license . does anyone know

[mark1]

if u live in scotland,get in touch local council
its the same dept the taxi drivers go to

[Clean-A-Windows]

what happens if you are an established WC with a criminal record
if licencing is done in england how will it affect us, we have all done things in our youth we are not proud of



                                                                 

[mark1]

if its theft your donald ducked mate



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[Peter Fogwill]

what happens if you are an established WC with a criminal record
if licencing is done in england how will it affect us, we have all done things in our youth we are not proud of  

It would probably depend on how long ago and what the circumstances are, if it was a one off in your youth, I suppose they would take it into consideration.

Peter

[Clean-A-Windows]

thanks for that lads.
  will all employees have to be named when appling for licence or will they each need ther own

[Peter Fogwill]

thanks for that lads.
  will all employees have to be named when appling for licence or will they each need ther own

In Scotland, each need their own.

Peter

[Clean-A-Windows]

Is there any sort of goverment bill or council bill to bring in the licence in the near future in England or is it still a way off

[paul]

AS FAR AS IM AWARE THERES NOTHING IN THE PIPELINE AND DOES IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE FROM WHAT I CAN GATHER NO

[STEVE71163]

Its just another way to get just that bit more money off of you. :

Steve