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Licence - alcohol and entertainment

Licencing Act 2003

The Licensing Act 2003 came into force in 2005.

If you are involved in any of the following:

• Sale or Supply of Alcohol
• Regulated Entertainment (Public Entertainment, Theatre, Cinema)
• Late Night Refreshment
• Registered Members Club
• Temporary Event (indoor or outdoor)

You will need to apply to the Council to obtain a licence.

To assist you general guidance and application forms are available here.

General

Fees Opens in a new window
Guide to the Licensing Act Opens in a new window
Licensing Policy Opens in a new window
Pool of Licence conditions Opens in a new window
Interim Authority Notice Opens in a new window

Premises Licences

Guidance for applicants - Premise Licence Opens in a new window
Pool of Licence conditions Opens in a new window
Licensed Premises - Child Safeguarding Compliance and Guidance Opens in a new window
Annex to Operating Schedule (.doc) Opens in a new window space(.pdf) Opens in a new window
Form of Advertisement Opens in a new window
Fees Opens in a new window
Application for a NEW Premises Licence Opens in a new window
Application to VARY Premises Licence (.doc) Opens in a new window space(.pdf) Opens in a new window
Application to Transfer Premise (.doc) Opens in a new window space(.pdf) Opens in a new window + Consent from a Premise Holder to Transfer (.doc) Opens in a new window space(.pdf) Opens in a new window
Application to vary a premises licence to specify an individual as designated premises supervisor Opens in a new window & Consent Form (DPS) Opens in a new window
Application form for the DPS condition to be disallowed Opens in a new window & Guidance Opens in a new window
Poker in pubs advice Opens in a new window

Club Certificates

Guidance for applicants - Club Certificates Opens in a new window
Pool of Licence conditions Opens in a new window
Licensed Premises - Child Safeguarding Compliance and Guidance Opens in a new window
Annex to Operating Schedule (.doc) Opens in a new window space(.pdf) Opens in a new window
Form of Advertisement Opens in a new window
Fees Opens in a new window
Application for a NEW Club Premises Certificate (.doc) Opens in a new window space(.pdf) Opens in a new window
Application to VARY Club Certificate (.doc) Opens in a new window 
Change of relevant registered name or address of Club Secretary Opens in a new windowspace(.pdf) Opens in a new window

Minor Variations

Application form - Minor Variation Opens in a new window
Guidance Opens in a new window
Fees Opens in a new window

Community Premises

Advice for Village and Community Halls Opens in a new window

Temporary Events Notices

Guidance for applicants - TEN Opens in a new window
Application for Temporary Event Notice (.doc) Opens in a new window
space(.pdf) Opens in a new window

Personal Licences

Guidance for applicants - Personal Licence Opens in a new window
Application for a new Personal Licence Opens in a new window
Disclosure of convictions and declaration Opens in a new window
Approved qualifications for holders of Personal Licences
disclosurescotland.co.uk - CRB information and online applications Opens in a new window

Reviews and Representations

Application for a review of a Licence or Certificate (.doc) Opens in a new window space(.pdf) Opens in a new window
Guidance - Applying for a review Opens in a new window
Guidance - Making representations Opens in a new window

Let us know if you have any comments or queries regarding the Licensing Act or telephone 01609 767017