Licensing Act 2003
The Licensing Act 2003 came into effect on 24th November 2005, and all premises involved in the sale of alcohol or the
provision of late night refreshments or regulated entertainments need to apply for a licence from the District Council from
7th February 2005 (the first appointed day).
This effects the way in which pubs, clubs, restaurants, cinema’s etc are licensed and it will become the responsibility
of local authorities to license these premises in future. In addition, new licences will apply to businesses that do not currently
hold licences, such as some take away outlets, including burger vans, chip shops and kebab vans.
Blaby District Council will accept applications for;
- Premises Licences
- Club Premises Certificates
- Personal Licences
- Temporary Event Notices
These Licences will be required for:
- the sale or supply of alcohol,
- the provision of regulated entertainment, and/or
- the supply of late night refreshment.
The new licensing regime replaces Justices licences issued by the Magistrates Courts, and also replaces Public Entertainment,
Cinema, Theatre and Late Night Refreshment licences. All premises holding these licences will need a single premises licence
from the 24th November 2005.
In addition to premises licences, those people who sell alcohol on premises may need a personal licence.
Door supervisors will need to be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.
Current Statement of Licensing Policy
As part of the Licensing Act 2003 the Council is required to produce a Statement of Licensing Policy, this was adopted
on the 11th December 2007 following a public consultation exercise.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport website holds information on the new Licensing laws and the fee’s attached
to the changes. You can access this information at www.culture.gov.uk/alcohol_and_entertainment/default.htm
Part of the application process will require applicants to produce an Operating Schedule.
Blaby District Council has produced the following document to assist applicants in producing their Operating Schedule.
Producing
an Operating Schedule for a Premises Licence (143k)
Contact telephone 0116 272 7783
Email: licensing@blaby.gov.uk
