Statement of licensing policy

Bar staff pouring a cocktail

The new policy came into force on 1 November 2023

Download the statement of licensing policy 2023-2028

The policy includes:

  • guidance on planning for local public events
  • promotion of the Licensing Objectives
  • BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) policy
  • local conditions
  • minimum unit pricing
  • licensed hours for on and off sale
  • general extension to licensed hours in respect of the festive period, now set for each year
  • Provisional/ Premises Licence and Major Variation applications requirement to complete a supplementary information form
  • Occasional Licence application, repeat occasional licence applications and interplay with provisional premises licences
  • overprovision statement
  • annual fees
  • members clubs
  • outdoor areas
  • activities
  • management of premises
  • social media