The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 introduces a new licensing regime for scrap metal dealers.  This new regime will be administered by local authorities, and it is intended that the legislation takes effect on 1 October 2013 or shortly after. 

This conference on 23 July 2013 will explore the new Act, what councils will have to take into account in deciding whether or not to issue a licence, what information they will be able to request from the police and Environment Agency/National Resources Wales, what rights applicants have to make representations, how the new national register of scrap metal dealers licences will work, and what the guidance on fees will cover. 

The conference will also look at the enforcement powers under the Act for councils and the police.  Additionally it will examine what councils can do more widely to tackle metal theft such as working with itinerant collectors to encourage them to improve their record keeping.

There will be no cost to LGA members to attend this event.  For non LGA members the fee will be £345 +VAT.To book your place, please complete the online booking form at

http://www.local.gov.uk/events