Hi Duude. If I were you I wouldn't check with the cops first; easier to get forgiveness than permission. If anything, you could check with store owners near to where you want to stand to see if they mind.

Since you intend to busk for pleasure instead of money, you might consider playing in a park rather than a street corner - a more pleasant environment, probably easier to chat with listeners, and less likely that anyone will object to you. Also, since parks are generally not prime real estate for buskers (not as much traffic flow as street corners) you won't be taking business from any buskers who depend on it for their living.

Of course, if you have too much fun you might end up quitting the day job, and have to become more strategic about your busking... :)

Cheers, Marion

PS Are you new to Mudcat? If so, did you understand Alanbit's suggestion on finding related threads? If not, we can make some links for you.