Summary

The Licensing Act 2003 came fully into effect on 24 November 2005. From this date we became responsible for licensing the following activities:-

• The Supply of Alcohol
• The Provision of Regulated Entertainment
• The Provision of Late Night Refreshment

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A wide range of information can be accessed from this section, using the links below.

• Licensing Act 2003 - Statement of Licensing Policy  |Published January 2008
• For general Licensing Act 2003 information and other guidance please visit the Department for Culture, Media and Sport web site |[External] Also known as the DCMS
• Application Forms can be downloaded by clicking on the following link to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport web site |[External]
• Application forms may also be requested by calling the licensing department on 0116 257 2708 or by email to licensing@oadby-wigston.gov.uk|
• To view the Licensing Act 2003 please visit the web site of the Office of Public Sector Information |[External link].

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• Standard Public Entertainment Conditions text only version (text 65Kb) 
• Standard Public Entertainment Conditions pdf version (pdf 141Kb)

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Licensable activities under the Licensing Act 2003

• The Supply of Alcohol
• The Provision of Regulated Entertainment
• The Provision of Late Night Refreshment

 

Supply of Alcohol

You need a licence to:

• Sell alcohol, including in wholesale quantities, to the public
• Supply alcohol to members of a club

 

Regulated Entertainment

You need a licence for the following activities, if carried out in front of an audience;

• performance of a play
• exhibition of a film
• an indoor sporting event
• boxing or wrestling entertainment
• performance of live music
• playing of recorded music
• performance of dance
• any similar entertainment to live music, recorded music or dance

The provision of facilities for these activities is also licensable.

 

Late Night Refreshment

You need a licence to:

• Provide hot food or hot drink between 11pm and 5am

 

Types of Licences

• Personal Licence - licensee and staff for alcohol establishments
• Premises Licence - required for licensable activities
• Club Premises Certificate - registered clubs
• Temporary Event Notice (TEN)| - permission for small scale events

 

• Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)|

 

All applications will be considered on the basis of the four licensing objectives

• The prevention of crime and disorder
• Public safety
• The prevention of public nuisance
• The protection of children from harm

 

If you are still unsure whether or not you need a licence, require further information, or wish to make an application, please contact the Licensing Authority.|