Alcohol and Entertainment Licences
The Licensing Act 2003 came into effect in November 2005, requiring anyone selling or supplying alcohol, or providing regulated entertainment or late night refreshment to hold a premises licence or club premises certificate.
Also, anyone authorising alcohol sales must hold a personal licence. Application forms and guidance notes are available from these pages.
The Licensing Act 2003 provides a new system for the licensing of the sale or supply of alcohol, regulated entertainment and late night refreshment with effect from 24th November 2005.
The Government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), which has responsibility for this legislation, has an extensive website, for which the link can be found on the right of this page.
Latest Updates:
Representations to Licensing Act 2003 Applications
Representations can be made for or against applications for a premises licence or club premises certificate by anyone who lives or has a business in the vicinity of the premises, or is a responsible authority.
30/10/2007
Club Premises Certificates
Application forms are available for new club premises licences and variations of these licences.
26/10/2007
Personal Licences
Application forms are available for new premises licences and variations of these licences.
26/10/2007
