The aims of the Licensing Act 2003
The act provides a balanced package of freedoms and
safeguards.
It has an important role to play in the prevention of crime and
disorder and public nuisance that may be perpetrated by a minority,
and gives the responsible majority more freedom and choice about
how they spend their leisure time.
The Act marked the end of the previous outdated licensing
regimes.
The Licensing Objectives
Licensees will need to promote four fundamental objectives as
follows:
- the prevention of crime and disorder
- public safety
- the prevention of public nuisance
- the protection of children from harm.
Under The Licensing Act 2003 Telford and
Wrekin Council,acting as the Licensing Authority will assume
responsibility for licensing all outlets within the borough that
sell or supply alcohol, provide public entertainment, late night
refreshment between the hours of 11pm and
5am.
Applications
Applications for licences required under the
Licensing Act must be made to the Telford and Wrekin Council.
Applications can be made for:
- Premises Licence
- Personal Licence
- Club Premises Certificate
- Temporary Event Notice
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We will also give you details of how interested parties and
responsible authorities may make representations against an
application once it has been made.
Responsible Authorities
A list of addresses for responsible authorities and other useful
contact details are available here.
Statement of Licensing Policy
The Act requires the Licensing Authority to publish a Statement
of Licensing Policy every 3 years and the current Telford and
Wrekin Statement of Licensing Policy was published in January
2008.
To view a copy of the current Statement of Licensing Policy click
here.
In addition to this 3 yearly review, Telford and Wrekin Council are
currently consulting on their Statement of Licensing Policy. The
consultation period runs until 6th February 2009.
For further details on the consultation click
here.
Contact us
If you need any more information, please do not hesitate to contact
the Licensing Service:
Telephone: 01952 383267/383266
Fax: 01952 383269
Email:
Licensing@telford.gov.uk |