Do you have to ask permission from your local council to set up a face painting stall in a public area such as a park?

Do you have to ask permission from your local council to set up a face painting stall in a public area such as a park?
If you wish to gain profits from a face painting stall at your local park, you most definitely have to ask your council. You may have to get their permission, but most likely you will have to apply for a permit for your stall.