Licensing Act 2003 toolkit
Licensing consultation panel meeting
The next licensing consultation panel meeting is at 10.00 am on 16 September 2009. The venue is:
Council Chamber
Civic Centre
Barnstaple
Devon EX31 1EA
As mentioned in our Spring 2009 Newsletter, (pdf 100kb)
we will be happy to welcome licensees to these meetings. Please let us know if you would like to attend, so we can cater effectively for you.
To contact us, email: licensing@northdevon.gov.uk or telephone 01271 388870.
Introduction
The objective of the Toolkit is to provide the public with an interest in the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003 with a dedicated resource of information and guidance.
We have produced information on the Licensing Act 2003 in alternative languages.
The resource may be of interest to anyone but especially owners of commercial premises covered by the licensing requirements of the Act.
The Licensing Act 2003 marks the end of six independent licensing regimes and amalgamates them into one single system promoting four statutory objectives:
Licensing consultation panel meeting
The next licensing consultation panel meeting is at 10.00 am on 16 September 2009. The venue is:
Council Chamber
Civic Centre
Barnstaple
Devon EX31 1EA
As mentioned in our Spring 2009 Newsletter, (pdf 100kb)
we will be happy to welcome licensees to these meetings. Please let us know if you would like to attend, so we can cater effectively for you.To contact us, email: licensing@northdevon.gov.uk or telephone 01271 388870.
Introduction
The objective of the Toolkit is to provide the public with an interest in the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003 with a dedicated resource of information and guidance.
We have produced information on the Licensing Act 2003 in alternative languages.
The resource may be of interest to anyone but especially owners of commercial premises covered by the licensing requirements of the Act.
The Licensing Act 2003 marks the end of six independent licensing regimes and amalgamates them into one single system promoting four statutory objectives:
- Prevention of crime and disorder
- Promotion of public safety
- Prevention of public nuisance
- Protection of children from harm
Apart from consolidating liquor, entertainment and late night refreshment law, significantly the Act also transfers responsibility for the regulation of the sale and supply of alcohol from the magistrates to councils.
North Devon Council's Licensing Act 2003 Policy (pdf 203kb)
has been updated with effect February 2008.What the Toolkit covers
The Toolkit will be regularly updated and includes the following:
- Club premises licences - application forms and guidance
- Premises licences - application forms and guidance
- Personal alcohol licences - application forms and guidance
- Temporary event notices - application forms and guidance
- Application fees
- Useful web links
- NDC licensing website
for access to interactive registers, online applications and progress checks for existing applications. Online applications will be available shortly. - Current Licensing Act 2003 notices
- Licensing consultation panel agendas and minutes
- Local licensing newsletters
- Guidance and licensing leaflets
Further information
Important - planning consent
It is important that licence holders wishing to vary their licences ensure that they have the necessary planning consent before making an application. Planning can be contacted on 01271 388288.
Sunday trading hours
Business Link
has further information on Sunday trading.
