Licensing

Licensing A-Z

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Licensing Fees

Find information on all of the fees for different licenses

Licensing Act 2003

Information about the Licensing Act 2003

Taxi licensing

Apply for or renew vehicle and driver licenses

Taxi shop

Order and pay for items relating to your taxi licence

Wheelchair accessible taxis

Details of accessible taxis and buses

Gambling Act Consultation

The Gambling Act requires every Council to prepare and publish a Gambling Policy statement of principles.

The aim of Licensing is to protect the public.

We do this by accepting or refusing applications for:

  • licences
  • consent
  • permits
  • registrations

For more information, contact us at [email protected].

Consultations

Licensing partnership group

Meets monthly, attended by:

  • Licensing
  • Trading Standards
  • Environmental Health
  • Legal Officers
  • Police

Taxi licensing liaison group

Meets quarterly with invitations sent to all vehicle proprietors and Police.

It is also attended by the transport planning officer.

The role of elected Members

The council decides on licensing policy.

Officers then provide services to members of the public.

The cabinet member with the neighbourhood services and community safety portfolio, is responsible for licensing.

The scrutiny committees may consider any aspect of licensing for scrutiny.

The licensing committee meets every 6 weeks, made up of thirteen elected members.

The committee makes decisions on a range of licence applications and reviews.

A sub committee of 3 members of the licensing committee deal with:

  • Applications under the Licensing Act 2003
  • Applications under the Gambling Act 2005

The Council's enforcement policy [pdf document].

Reception

Open for appointments only

  • Monday to Thursday – 9:00am to 16:00
  • Friday – 9:00am to 16:00

Telephone queries

  • Monday to Wednesday – 8:30am to 16:45
  • Thursday – 09:30 to 16:45
  • Friday – 8:30am to 16:15

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