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Alcohol and entertainment licences

If you want to sell alcohol or provide entertainment services, you'll need a licence


Premises licence to sell alcohol


You need a licence to provide late night refreshments and regulated entertainment.

Pre-application advice service


Our Pre-Application Advice Service helps you with the process of applying for a new premises licence

Personal licence to sell alcohol


We grant personal licences for the supply or authorisation of alcohol supply.

Licences: temporary event notices


Intended for one-off events (eg school activities, charitable and community events)

Pavement licence


There's a new way for businesses like cafes, restaurants and bars to get a licence to place furniture on the highway.

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