Breach of conditions
If you are found to be in breach of licensing conditions the council will need to review the premises licence and club premises certificate. Breaches may include:
- Prevention of crime and disorder.
- Prevention of public nuisance.
- Public safety.
- Protection of children from harm.
Who can call a review of licensed premises?
A review may be called by any of the Responsible Authorities (police, trading standards) or by an Interested Party (resident or business owner in the vicinity of the licensed premises). Local councillors are also able to call a review.
To call a review, download, complete and return the application form to: Licensing Unit, Liverpool City Council, Room 219 , Municipal Buildings, L2 2DH
Reporting incidents at licensed premises
Crime and disorder incidents
The police will deal with crime and disorder incidents at or near licensed premises. Call the police on 709 6010 or 999 in an emergency.
Protection of children from harm
In the case of underage sales of alcohol, the council’s Safeguarding Children Board want to hear about premises selling alcohol to underage people or licensed premises that allow unsupervised children access, whose activities may affect a child’s wellbeing or development. Call the Safeguarding Children Board on 233 3700 (24 hours).
Trading standards carry out test purchases in licensed premises to people under 18 and also investigates counterfeit and non duty paid alcohol and tobacco products. Call trading standards on 225 6218 during office hours, or 0845 040506.
Public nuisances
The council’s public protection unit investigate licensed premises causing a public nuisance due to loud recorded or live music. Contact Liverpool Direct on 233 3001.