Licensing Act 2003
- Darlington Borough Council is a Licensing Authority responsible for administering the Licensing Act 2003.
- The Act covers the licensing of individuals for the retail sale of alcohol (personal licences), the licensing of premises for the retail sale of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment or late night refreshment (premises licences), the supply of alcohol or the provision of regulated entertainment to certain clubs (club premises certificates) and the permitting of certain licensable activities on a temporary basis (temporary event notices). Activities that require a licence under the Licensing Act 2003 include:
(a) Retail sale of alcohol.
(b) Supply of hot food or drink from a premise from 23.00 to 05.00 hours.
(c) Supply of alcohol or provision of regulated entertainment to club members.
(d) Provision of entertainment listed below (known as regulated entertainment) to the public or club members or with a view to profit.
(e) Film exhibitions.
(f) Performances of a play.
(g) Indoor sporting events.
(h) A boxing or wrestling entertainment.
(i) Live music performances.
(j) Playing of recorded music.
(k) Dance performances.
(l) Provision of facilities for making music.
(m) Provision of dancing facilities.
A series of Frequently asked questions - PDF format is available to download
- The Council has approved and published a Licensing Policy, taking into account Section 182 Guidance on the Act published by the Department of Media Culture and Sport. The policy was revised in November 2007 and comes into force on 7 January 2008.
The Council is required to keep this policy under review and must publish a statement of its Licensing Policy every three years. The latest policy is available via the link below. Further guidance is also available below. For further information please contact the Licensing Section on (01325) 388577 or by e-mail licensing@darlington.gov.uk