Licensing Act 2003 Statement of Policy 2025

Overview

As part of our statutory duties under the Licensing Act 2003 we must review our Statement of Licenaing Act 2003 Policy every 5 years, making any required changes in line with the act and statutory guidance issued by the government.

Our Statement of Licensing Policy sets out how we interpret the Act and the basis on which decisions are to be made.

The existing Policy came into force in 2020 and it will require revising during 2025.

Changes to the policy include

• Exemptions Related to Regulated Entertainment (for licensed premises)
• Drink Spiking Prevention and Tackling Sexual Harassment
• Ask for Angela scheme
• Promoting Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls,
• Integration Strategies and Avoiding Duplication
• Large Scale Events and Festivals
• Event Safety Advisory Group (ESAG)
• Alcohol Delivery Services

A copy of the draft policy can be found below under the  'Related' section. Here you will find the proposed changes ( listed above) highlighted in red within the document. 

Why your views matter

We are required to consult stakeholders and other bodies such as licence holders or their representatives on any proposed changes.

Your views are important in allowing us to reach a fair and proportionate Licensing Policy and we hope that you will be able to consider the draft document and offer any comments that you may have on it.

We look forward to hearing from you during the consultation period.