Licensing Act 2003
INFORMATION ON THE LICENSING ACT 2003
The Licensing Act 2003 will affect most people living in England and Wales as it seeks to update the country's licensing laws. The Act allows for more flexible opening hours to sell alcohol, provide regulated entertainment and even sell late night refreshment. The Licensing Act 2003 came into force on 24th November 2005.
Licensees will need to promote four fundamental licensing objectives, namely:
- The prevention of crime and disorder
- Public safety
- The prevention of public nuisance
- The protection of children from harm
With the introduction of the Licensing Act 2003, the law relating to alcohol sales, public entertainment and late night refreshment has changed. As part of this change, local authorities have responsibility for licensing all outlets within their district/borough that sell alcohol. In addition, premises that provide public entertainment and those premises that provide late night refreshment between the hours of 11pm and 5am have also become licensed under this Act.
The Act, it is hoped, will provide greater freedom and flexibility for the leisure and hospitality industry so that the public may be offered a greater choice, but these greater freedoms will be balanced by providing tougher powers for local authorities and the Police to deal with those who act irresponsibly.
The new licensing regime came into force on 24th November 2005. Processing time for applications is two months, so please apply in plenty of time.
If you know the type of licence you require, below are links to both application forms and further information on that application.
Applications can be made for:
Temporary Event Notice - Details
Temporary Event Notice - Application
A list of addresses for responsible authorities under the Licensing Act 2003 and other useful contact details are available below.
The new law requires the Licensing Authority to publish a statement of licensing policy. Before it does so, it must consult with those who may be affected by it. This process has been completed and the Statement of Licensing Policy can be viewed by clicking above.
The application forms make reference to The Licensing Act 2003 and Guidance issued under Section 182.
Performing Rights Society
The following documents provide information on the types of premises that require a licence from the Performing Rights Society.
The Performing Rights Society - At a glance
New No Smoking Laws
Below are the signs issued by Smoke Free England that can be downloaded and used at your premises. The signs are the correct size and have the agreed wording to be used.
Licensing Forum
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 10 July 2008 in the Council Chamber, Edinburgh House, New Street, Wem at 2.00 pm.
Licensing Forum minutes - 24 January 2008
On-line Applications and Public Information Register
NSDC On-line Applications and Public Information Register
Related Documents
Guidance issued under Section 182
| email: | licensing@northshropshiredc.gov.uk |
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| telephone: | 01939 232771 |
| fax: | 01939 238468 |
