About Licensing
The Licensing Act which came into force in July 2003 established a
single integrated scheme for licensing premises, which are used for
the supply of alcohol, to provide regulated entertainment or to
provide late night refreshment. Permission to carry on some or all
of these licensable activities is now contained in a single licence
– the premises licence.
Key measures contained in the Act include:
- flexible opening hours for premises, subject to consideration
of the impact on local residents.
- a single premises licence which can permit premises to be used
to supply alcohol, provide regulated entertainment
and provide refreshments late at night.
- a new system of personal licences relating to the supply of
alcohol which will enable licence holders to move more freely
between premises.
- premises licences issued after notification to the police
and other responsible authorities. Those living in and businesses
operating in the vicinity of the premises will also be able to make
representations on applications
More information on onesuffolk
Licenses are issued by one of the seven District or Borough
Councils in Suffolk.