Sunday Trading

In Law, Sunday is no longer "special." There is some control to protect small shops and rights of shop workers who don't want to work on Sundays and controls are possible on early morning deliveries.

Retailers with more than 280sq.metres floor space are limited to six hours opening on a Sunday, which can be between 10a.m. and 6p.m. Opening hours must be clearly displayed.

There isn't a requirement for large stores to register with us (Regulatory Reform (Sunday Trading) Order 2004) but if we get proof that they are trading outside of their chosen 6 hour period, or if they trade on Easter Sunday or Christmas day (if it is a Sunday), or abuse worker's rights then we can take them to court.

Anyone suffering nuisance due to noise, smells or similar because of a commercial premises should contract the Worcestershire Hub  phone number 01684 862151

Get help at:  

Worcestershire Regulatory Services
Malvern Hills District Council, The Council House
Avenue Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3AF  DX: 17608 Malvern

Customer Contact Centre 01684 862151
Email: wrs.licensing@worcsregservices.gov.uk (please start the subject heading with MHDC enquiry)