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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 alcohol and entertainment web page and follow the link to Licensing Act Explained.

Revised Local Licensing Policy Statement

The Licensing Authority consulted on its licensing policy statement (PDF [340.3Kb] opens in new window) between July and October 2007. It has been amended following comments made during the consultation process. This is the first review of the licensing policy which will run from 2008 - 2011 and it sets out how the Licensing Authority will deal with the various aspects of the  Licensing Act 2003.


National Guidance to Licensing Authorities and Police

To assist Licensing Authority's in dealing with applications under the new licensing act and the police when issuing closure orders, the DCMS has recently published revised National Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003.

Useful FAQs