The Licensing Act 2003 requires thorough scrutiny of applications both by experts and by residents and businesses. Responsible authorities such as the police, fire authorities, health and safety and environmental health authorities, and others, will be notified of every application for a new premises licence, or variation of existing licences. They will have the opportunity…

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The Live Music Act 2012

Live music in licensed venues

Live music has ceased to be regulated entertainment in venues licensed for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises in the following situations: • when it is unamplified and takes place between 8am and 11pm; and • when it is amplified and takes place in the presence…

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In 2005, the Licensing Act came into effect, and Fylde Borough Council took over responsibility for issuing licences for the sale of alcohol, from the Magistrates. After asking residents, businesses and the statutory authorities for their opinions about what we planned to do, we issued our first Statement of Licensing Policy in January 2005.…

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Sometimes a licensed premises can cause problems or be a nuisance.  Where this happens, the Council will attempt to resolve the problems by discussion with all those involved.  However, any of the responsible authorities or an interested party such as a person living in the vicinity of the premises may apply to the Licensing Authority…

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The Licensing Act 2003 recognises that volunteer and social clubs give rise to different issues for licensing law than commercially run premises selling alcohol to the public. These clubs (such as the Royal British Legion, working men's or cricket clubs) are generally organisations where members join together for a particular social, sporting or political purpose…

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An “interested party” may apply for a review of a licence or certificate that is in force. A licensing authority may reject the application for review if it is satisfied that the grounds for review are not relevant to one or more of the licensing objectives:

• The prevention of crime and disorder;
• Public safety;
• The…

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