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Alcohol and Entertainment Licences

Have Your Say - Consultation on our draft Licensing Policy for 2011-2013
Have your say on our Licensing Policy for 2011-2013...

Download guidance and application forms for licences to sell alcohol, provide entertainment, or provide late night refreshment under the Licensing Act 2003.

Get help and advice and check what licences are needed for businesses including pubs, clubs, theatres, cinemas, hotels, restaurants, takeaways, supermarkets and off licences.

Find advice for residents on making representations about licence applications.

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In this section...

  • When Do You Need a Licence? - types of licences explained
  • Apply for a Licence - how to apply for premises licences, personal licences, or temporary event notices, what you need to enclose and where to send your application. Download forms, or apply and pay securely online.

  • Publications, Policies and Advice - download our Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Policy. Selling Alcohol Responsibly - download speakers presentations from our free Safe, Sensible, Social seminar for licensees

  • Advice about Making Representations - questions and answers for residents about the licensing system and what you can do if you are concerned about nearby licensed premises

  • View Registers of Licence Applications and use our online forms to send us objections to a premises licence application, apply for a review of a premises licence or comment on a licence review

The new licensing system has removed fixed opening hours for the sale of alcohol, transferred the issuing of liquor licences from Magistrates Courts to local councils, and replaced separate public entertainment, cinema, theatre and late night refreshment licences with a single premises licence.

Licence Fees - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing
Licence Fees - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing - [46 KB] Download a list of the council's current licence fees for alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshment under the Licensing Act 2003, including guidance on how to calculate your fee for premises licences, linked to the rateable value bands.
Environmental Health Information Folder
Environmental Health Information Folder - [862 KB] Colour folder with a summary guide to our services - the cover of our licence application packs.
Environmental Health for Business Online
Environmental Health for Business Online - [161 KB] Publicity flyer promoting the advice, publications and forms available on the council's website at www.eastbourne.gov.uk/businesshelp
Licensing Advice and Forms Online
Licensing Advice and Forms Online - [96 KB] Publicity flyer promoting the advice, publications and forms available on the council's website at www.eastbourne.gov.uk/licensing
Have Fun, Stay Safe - Alcohol Advice for Young People Online
Have Fun, Stay Safe - Alcohol Advice for Young People Online - [146 KB] Publicity flyer promoting alcohol safety advice for young people available on the council's website at www.eastbourne.gov.uk/staysafe

Contact Details

  • Tel 01323 415936
  • Fax 01323 415997