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Changes to Licensing Laws

The Licensing Act, 2003 became law in July 2003.  Guidance has been issued by the Secretary of State to Local Authorities. The changes meant that from February 2005 we have the additional responsibility of licensing the sale of alcohol.

 

The Council's Licensing Policy Statement explains how we do the job, act as a decision making tool and give guidance to applicants, licensees and residents.

 

We work in partnership with the Police, Kent Fire Brigade and trade groups like the Thanet Licensed Victuallers Association to make sure the best possible licensing service is provided in Thanet.

 

  • The first appointed day was 7 February 2005. 
  • The second appointed day was the 24th November 2005. This marked the end of the old licensing regime. 

 

Premises that did not apply to the Council need to contact us. If you do not have a premises licence from the Council you cannot sell alcohol, provide regulated entertainment or hot food or drink after 11.00pm.

Will it affect me?

It will affect you…. if you operate an establishment where alcohol is consumed on or off the premises such as….

 

  • A public house or club
  • An hotel or a guest house
  • An off licence
  • Supermarket
  • Grocers and corner shops

 

Or if you manage or own premises such as ....

 

  • Nightclubs or other places licensed for public entertainment
  • Sports entertainment venues
  • Cinemas and theatres
  • Village and community halls
  • Cafes, restaurants and take-aways opening later than 11.00 pm

 

You will not be affected directly by the reforms if you require a licence for ….

 

  • Taxis and private hire vehicles, their drivers and operators
  • Tattooing, ear and body piercing, electrolysis and acupuncture
  • Street and house to house collections and local lotteries
  • Pet shops, riding establishments, boarding kennels, catteries, dog breeders, zoos and dangerous wild animals
  • Scrap metal dealers
 
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