Licensing Act 2003 (Sale or Supply of Alcohol / Late
Night Food / Regulated Entertainment)
Under the Licensing Act 2003, the Local Authority is
responsible for the issuing of Licences. The Act itself came into
force on 24th November 2005. The 'Act' means that a Premises
Licence will be required for any of the following activities:
- Sale or Supply of Alcohol
- The provision of regulated entertainment (including theatres
and cinemas)
- The sale of hot food and/or drinks between the hours of 23:00
and 05:00
In addition, anyone involved with the sale or supply of
alcohol will require a Personal Licence under the new regime. The
only exception is for those persons applying to run a Temporary
Event, when a Temporary Event Notice has been served on the
Licensing Authority and the Police by the organiser who does not
require any form of licence.
Richmondshire District Council is the Licensing Authority for
the district and is required under section 5 of the 'Act' to
determine and publish a 'Licensing Policy' every five years.
The policy incorporates the four under mentioned Licensing
Objectives, which all applicants must address:
- Promotion of public safety
- Prevention of crime & disorder
- Prevention of public nuisance
- Protection of children from harm