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Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
This series brings together all documents relating to Licensing Act 2003: supporting guidance
Includes the amended guidance issued under section 182 guidance and an error notice for the guidance.
Guidance and forms for applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol, late night hot food and drink or provide public entertainment.
The government response to the report from the House of Lords Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003: post-legislative scrutiny.
This guidance has been written for police officers to use.
We are consulting on whether there is support for making permanent the alcohol licensing provisions in the Business and Planning Act 2020 or whether to return to the provisions in the Licensing Act 2003.
Government response to the House of Lords Liaison Committee report on the post-legislative scrutiny of the Licensing Act 2003.
This guidance is provided to support licensing authorities to carry out their functions under the Licensing Act 2003.
Brings together the previous amended guidance under s 182.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
Application for licence holders to vary a premises licence under section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003.
This guidance explains how to use the provisions in the 2003 Act inserted by section 21 of the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006.
Provides the House of Lords Select Committee with an assessment of the Licensing Act 2003.
Evaluation of the Home Office impact assessment for Licensing Act 2003: proposals to reduce burdens of licensing on those who sell limited amounts of alcohol as part of a wider service (“ancillary sellers”) and for community sellers.
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