Apply in Eastbourne for licences to:
- sell and supply alcohol
- provide entertainment
- sell hot food between 11pm and 5am
Apply Online or Download Forms
Select pages in this section to either apply for a new licence, or transfer, vary or renew existing licences, and find guidance for applicants.
You can either download application forms, or apply and pay online through Business Link in the South East, with secure payments through RBS WorldPay. Types of licence you can apply for are:
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Temporary Event Notices (TENs)
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Premises Licences
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Provisional Licence Statements
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Club Premises Certificates
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Personal Licences
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Notifying us of an interest in premises
Help Filling in the Forms - Step by Step Guidance
We recommend that you read our Guidance Booklet for Applicants before you apply, available to download in PDF format below.
You can also find step by step guidance for applicants, including advice about applying online, using the link from this page to the DCMS website.
Not Sure What Type of Licence You Need?
For a guide to the different types of licence, read our booklet or go to the section When Do You Need a Licence?
Check what licences you need for alcohol, entertainment, catering and hospitality, needed for businesses including pubs, nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, takeaways, supermarkets and off licences.
Changes Under the New Licensing System
The new drinks licensing system under the Licensing Act 2003 has replaced Justices Licences for the sale of intoxicating liquor – on-licences, restaurant, residential, registered club and off-licences - previously issued by Magistrates Courts under the Licensing Act 1964.
Theatre, Cinema, Public Entertainment and Late Night Refreshment Licences previously issued by the Council have also been replaced by the new Premises Licences. Late night take-aways and fast-food outlets that serve hot food after 11pm need a licence, even if they did not need one under the previous system.
Related Licences and Registrations
Go to Related Pages to apply online or download forms for other relevant licences and registrations from the council:
- Food Premises Registration
Apply for Licences Needed from Other Organisations
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All premises playing or performing music also need Performing Rights copyright licences
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Showing films and videos outside cinemas needs a non-theatrical copyright licence
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All Door Supervisors must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority
Go to Related Pages to find out more and apply direct to the relevant organisations.
