Alcohol, food and entertainment licences

Under the Licensing Act 2003, you can apply for licences allowing you to sell or supply alcohol, provide entertainment and late night refreshment.
 

Temporary event notice (TEN)

You need a TEN to hold an occasional event on licensed or unlicensed premises providing licensable activities like selling alcohol.

Premises licence

A premises licence allows you to sell or supply alcohol, provide late night refreshment and entertainment.

Club premises certificate

A club premises certificate allows you to supply alcohol and regulated entertainment in a qualifying club.

Current applications and reviews

See all current licence applications and find out which licences are under review.

Comment on a licenced premises

Anyone can comment on licensing decisions, either in support or against. Find out how to comment on a new or existing licence. 

Guidance

Find out what a licensee must do for their application to be considered and what we do to enforce conditions.

How to organise a community event

Find out who you need to tell, and whether you need any licences, to organise your community event.

Page last updated:

December 28, 2022

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