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Licensing Act 2003

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The Licensing Act 2003 became law on 24 November 2005 and  this date saw the responsibility for the issue of licences for the sale or supply of alcohol pass from the local magistrates court to the Council (the licensing authority).
 
A Premises Licence, or a Club Premises Certificate, or in certain circumstances a Temporary Events Notice will be necessary  to carry out what is known as 'Licensable Activities' in a premises. These activities are described by the new licensing act as being: 

  • any sale of of alcohol by retail  
  • the supply of alcohol in a members club 
  • regulated entertainment, such as films, plays, indoor sports, boxing or wrestling, live or recorded music or dancing
  • late night refreshment (hot food or hot drink between 11.00p.m and 5.00a.m the next day).

More information on the Licensing Act 2003 

The Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) have provided useful Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) covering all aspects of the Licensing Act 2003. These can be found by visiting the DCMS Licensing Act Explained web page. 


Licence Fees

Please look at the table of fees (PDF [26.4Kb] opens in new window) to find out how much your application will cost you

Responsible Authorities

Details and addresses of the Responsible Authorities (PDF [14.6Kb] opens in new window) under the Licensing Act 2003 may be found here.

Local Licensing Policy Statement

The Licensing Authority recently consulted on its licensing policy statement (PDF [352.4Kb] opens in new window) following a request from Ward Councillors representing the Church and St Michael's Wards to amend the policy to include Cumulative Impact Policies for Allerton Road, Liverpool 18 and Lark Lane, Liverpool 17. 

The Council carefully considered all the responses to the consultation and at the Full Council meeting held on 3rd March 2010, members agreed to amend the policy to include Special Cumulative Impact policies for Allerton Road, Liverpool 18 and Lark Lane, Liverpool 17, with the amendment taking effect from 4th March 2010.  


National Guidance to Licensing Authorities and Police

To assist Licensing Authorities in dealing with applications under the Licensing Act 2003, the DCMS has recently updated and published the latest version of its Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003. 

If you would like this information in another language or format please ask us by telephoning 0151 233 3015 or by email - licensing@liverpool.gov.uk

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