Secondary school applications close 31 October
If your child starts secondary school in September 2027, apply for a school place by Saturday 31 October.
Alcohol and entertainment licences
Apply for a premises licence, personal licence or temporary event notice.
You need a licence to sell alcohol, put on plays, films, live or recorded music, or dancing, or sell hot food or drink between 11pm and 5am.
Which licence you need
- Premises licence: for a pub, shop, restaurant or venue.
- Personal licence: for the person who authorises alcohol sales. Every premises that sells alcohol needs a designated premises supervisor with one.
- Temporary event notice: for a one-off event with fewer than 500 people, lasting up to 7 days.
What you'll need for a premises licence
- a plan of the premises
- an operating schedule saying what you'll do, when, and how you'll prevent crime, nuisance and harm to children
- consent from your designated premises supervisor
- the fee
What it costs and how long it takes
| Licence | Fee | How long it takes |
|---|---|---|
| Premises licence | £100 to £1,905, depending on the property's rateable value | about 8 weeks, including a 28-day public consultation |
| Personal licence | £37 | about 3 weeks |
| Temporary event notice | £21 | give at least 10 working days' notice |
Premises licences also have an annual fee.
Apply or renew
Apply for an alcohol or entertainment licence
What happens next
We'll confirm we've received your application within 2 working days. For a premises licence, you must put a notice in the window and in a local newspaper. If no one objects within 28 days, we'll grant the licence. If people object, a licensing committee will hold a hearing and we'll tell you the date.