Licensing Act 2003
The Licensing Act 2003, covers the sale of alcohol, the provision of late night refreshment, the provision of entertainment by way of live and recorded music, films, plays, dancing, boxing and wrestling, indoor sporting events and provision of facilities for dancing and making music. The Licensing Act 2003 came into force on 24th November 2005. It replaced licences issued for public entertainment (under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982), cinemas (under the Cinemas Act 1985), Theatres (under the Theatres Act 1968) and indoor sporting events ( under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982). These licences are no longer valid.
Visit the Licensing Act 2003 page to:
- search licences issued
- search current applications
- object to applications
- make a complaint
- apply for a licence (including temporary events)
Irresponsible drinks promotions
The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2010 has introduced 5 mandatory conditions which apply to premises licences which are already in existence as well as to new ones. For guidance and further information, please visit Irresponsible Drinks Promotions (26kb, PDF)
Door supervisors
Visit the door supervisors page for an explanation of who you need to register with.
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