Licensing Act 2003 and the licences required

 

The Licensing Act 2003 established a single integrated scheme for licensing premises which are used for the supply of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment or the provision of late night refreshment. Authorisation to carry out some or all of these licensable activities is contained in a single premises licence, club premises certificate or temporary event notice which are issued by the local authority.

 

The Act affects anyone concerned with:

• Pubs, bars and nightclubs
• Off-licences and shops selling alcohol for consumption off the premises
• Restaurants
• Businesses selling hot food or drink between 11.00pm and 5.00am (including take-aways and mobile caterers)
• Hotels and guest houses
• Private members clubs, social clubs and sports clubs
• Places that put on entertainment
• Theatres
• Cinemas
• Indoor sporting events
• Boxing or wrestling in front of an audience
• Premises where alcohol is to be sold or entertainment provided on an occasional basis