Statement of Licensing Policy Consultation

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is reviewing its Statement of Licensing Policy which sets out the council’s policy for licensing and regulating businesses where there is sale of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment or late night refreshment. This normally covers businesses such as pubs,clubs, restaurants, hotels, off licences and late night food takeaways.

Background
The Licensing Act 2003 (“the Licensing Act”) sets out four statutory objectives which must be addressed when licensing functions are undertaken. The licensing objectives are;

The prevention of crime and disorder;
Public Safety;
The prevention of public nuisance; and
The protection of children from harm.
The Council in its role as the licensing authority must carry out its functions under the Licensing Act with a view to promoting these objectives.

Why are we consulting?
We have updated our Statement of Licensing Policy for 2026-2031, and this draft policy is now subject to consultation. The draft policy includes proposed changes.

Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031.

Have your say
Please submit your comments on the draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031 by 21st September 2025.

Comment on the draft policy

All responses to this consultation will be considered, and the feedback will help us develop the final Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031. The final decision about the policy will be taken by the Licensing Committee in November 2025.

Alternative formats
If you need this consultation in an alternative format, please email licensing@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk or call 02476 376222 between 9am-1pm.