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Alcohol and entertainment licensing

Under the Licensing Act 2003 a Premises Licence is required for:
 
  • The sale or supply of alcohol
  • Regulated entertainment  - live or recorded music, plays, films, dancing, etc
  • Late night refreshments
 
A Personal Licence is needed to authorise the sale of alcohol, although small scale events may be licensed using a Temporary Event Notice.
 
There are 4 licensing objectives, each of equal importance:
 
  • Prevention of crime and disorder
  • Public safety
  • Prevention of public nuisance
  • Protection of children from harm
 
The magistrates court no longer issues liquor licences and the we are now the responsible authority for all licensing matters. Find out more by reading our licensing policy.
 
To find out more, or to apply for any of these licenses, select from the table below:
 
Alcohol and entertainment licensing
Area
Description
New premises licensingFind out how to apply for a new premises licence
Variation to premises licensingApply for a variation to premises licensing
How to apply for a variation to premises designated supervisor
Find out how to transfer premises licensing
New club premises licensingApply for new club premises licensing
Club premises variation licensing
How to apply for a variation to club premises licensing
Find out how to apply for a personal licence
Temporary Event Notice licensingInformation about applying for Temporary Event Notices
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
You can also find out more in the alcohol and entertainment section of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport - DCMS website.
 
To find out more contact:
 
Tel: 0118 974 6766
Fax: 0118 974 6401

Related Documents
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Licensing Policy 2007 PDF  (62.1 KB)
 
Wokingham Borough Council, Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1BN.   
Telephone: (0118) 974 6000    Minicom: (0118) 974 6991    Email: wokinghambc@wokingham.gov.uk