From 24 November 2005, the Licensing Act 2003 changed the law governing the types of licences held throughout England and Wales.

There is a Premises Licence, a single scheme for what is known as "licensable activities", which includes the sale or supply of alcohol, the sale of hot drinks and/or food between 11pm and 5am (eat in or takeaway) and/or provision of regulated entertainment such as cinema, theatre, dancing and music.

Premises and Club Licences

If you are a business selling alcohol or providing entertainment, you must obtain a Premises Licence from the Local Authority.  Qualifying clubs are required to obtain a Club Premises Certificate which authorises the supply of alcohol to club members.

Link to further information in Premises Licences, and to apply online.
Link for further information on Club Premises Licences, and to apply online.

Personal Licence

If you wish to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol, you will be required to obtain a Personal Licence.  Personal Licences will be granted for 10 years to persons over 18 years of age who have the relevant licensing qualification and are without a relevant criminal record.

Link for further information in Personal Licences, and to apply online.

Occasional and Temporary Events

 
If you wish to hold a one-off small event for less than 500 people, for example, for a School Fair or Charity Event, you must apply for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN).  If you already hold a Personal Licence, you may apply for up to 50 TENs a year.  If you do not hold a Personal Licence, you may apply for up to 5 TENs a year.  The Event can last for up to 96 hours.


Link for further information on Temporary Event Notices, and to apply online.

Statement of Licensing Policy and Policy Review consultation

Under the Licensing Act 2003, the Local Authority is required to publish a Statement of Licensing Policy with regards to the undertaking of its licensing functions. The Council is required to consult with various bodies on the Policy, such as the Police, Fire Service and bodies representing residents and the trade. The Council first published its Policy in January 2005, and this was reviewed in January 2008, and will be effective for a period not exceeding three years.

The Authority is currently drafting its new Policy which will take effect in January 2011. The consulation period closed on 11 June 2010, and the revised Policy will be placed before the Licensing Committee in September prior to adoption by Council.

A copy of the existing Policy can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the link below:

Statement of Licensing Policy

or by email using the contact details below.

Guidance Notes for Applicants Club Premises Certificate
Guidance Notes for Applicants for New Premises Licence
Guidance Notes for interested parties to make a representation

Further Information

Telephone: 01372 732000
email contactus@epsom-ewell.gov.uk