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Licensing Act 2003

The Council is responsible for the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003 in its area and this covers the licensing of:
 
  • retail sales of alcohol (and supply of alcohol in clubs)
  • regulated entertainment
  • provision of late night refreshment.
 
 
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024 7637 6336
 
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024 7637 6435
 
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Democratic Support Services
 
 
 
Premises licences or club premises certificates are required for the following:
 
  • Pubs and Nightclubs
  • Restaurants serving alcohol
  • Off Licences
  • Indoor Sporting Events
  • Theatres and Cinemas
  • Venues providing regulated entertainment (music and dancing)
  • Hotels, Guest Houses and other places serving alcohol 
  • Private Members' Clubs and Social Clubs
  • Businesses offering hot food/drink between 11.00pm and 5.00 am
 
 
A personal licence holder must authorise sales of alcohol, although this does not apply to the supply of alcohol by clubs to their members.
 
You can access application forms and guides for applicants from the links on this page. 
 
Following a period of consultation the Council has approved a revised Statement of Licensing Policy.   The revised Statement is effective for a period of 3 years commencing on 7th January 2008.  Copies of the current and previous Statements can be viewed below.
 
More information can also be found at www.culture.gov.uk.
 
 
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Statement of Licensing Policy (Licensing Act 2003) sets out the Council's approach to dealing with its functions under the Act  (119 KB)
 
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Statement of Licensing Policy (Licensing Act 2003) sets out the Council's approach to dealing with its functions under the Act - effective 7th January 2008  (169 KB)
 
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Friday 29 August 2008