Ear/Skin Piercing, Tattooing/Skin Colouring, Electrolysis, Acupuncture
The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Part VIII requires the following types of skin piercing need be registered with the Council.
- Acupuncture
- Tattooing
- Cosmetic Piercing
- Semi Permanent Skin Colouring
- Micropigmentation
- Micro-blading
- Micro-needling
- Electrolysis
The Act requires registration to cover both the person carrying on the practice and the premises to be used for that purpose.
The applicant must ensure that the procedures, equipment and facilities used are safe, hygienic, prevent the spread of disease and comply fully with the general duty of care required by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
It is illegal to conduct Acupuncture, Tattooing, Cosmetic Piercing, Semi Permanent Skin Colouring or Electrolysis unless the registration has been formally approved.
Applications for a licence can be obtained online or by contacting the Licensing Office. Forms must be completed and emailed to licensing@tameside.gov.uk or posted back to the Licensing Office, Tame Street Depot, Tame Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1ST.
Once received we will telephone for payment.
Register a Premises
Click here to download a registration form for premises offering skin colouring, acupuncture, electrolysis, and skin piercing.
Register an Operative
Click here to download a registration form for an operator offering skin colouring, acupuncture, electrolysis, and skin piercing.
Current Fees and Charges
Click here to see what Tameside MBC’s current fees and charges are for licences.
Payment Sheet
Click here to access the payment sheet which informs you of how and where you can pay for your licence.
Bye-Laws
Click here to view the terms and conditions for licences for skin colouring, piercing, electrolysis, and acupuncture.
Contact information
Tame Street Depot
Tame Street
Stalybridge
Cheshire
SK15 1ST