Under the Freedom of Information Act 2002, we submit our request for the following information in respect of businesses and/or individuals licensed to sell or supply alcohol within your local authority:

1. The total number of licensed outlets within your local authority area.
341

2. The total number of outlets with a restriction applied to them for ABV on any alcohol product other than beer and cider.
None

3. The total number of outlets with a restriction applied to them for ABV on beer and cider products.
None

4. The names of the outlets with a restriction applied to them for ABV on beer and cider products.
None

5. The reasons for applying a restriction to these outlets.
Not applicable

6. The process for selection of products to apply a restriction to for ABV, on beer and cider ranges.
See below

7. The strategy to review a license renewal application for incorporating future restrictions for ABV on beer and cider.
See below

8. Any specific brands which have a restriction for ABV on beer and cider placed on them.
None

9. Any specific conditions placed on restricting sale of products of beer and cider:
• ABV %
• Number of cans/bottles in a pack for retail
• Packaging restrictions i.e. glass bottle / can
The proposed new Statement of Licensing Policy for 2023 - 2028 states the following:
Reducing the strength
12.1 The Licensing authority intends to introduce a “Reduce the Strength” campaign. The campaign aims to restrict the availability of beer, lager and cider which has an ABV of 6% or above.
12.3 Applicants for new or variation applications which include a request to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises are encouraged to include membership of the scheme within their operating schedule. Details of the wording of a suitable condition can be viewed in local pool of licence conditions at Appendix B.
12.4 Where applicants do not propose membership of the scheme within their operating schedule and there is evidence of street drinking within the vicinity of the premises, the licensing sub-committee may, if appropriate, attach a condition prohibiting the sale of beer, lager or cider with an ABV equal to or exceeding 6%
However, it is not confirmed yet and still needs to go through the consultation period