Alcohol and entertainment licences

If you want to sell alcohol or provide entertainment services, you'll need a licence.

Find out how to apply for a personal licence under the Licensing Act 2003.

You must have a premises licence if, as an individual or business, you sell or supply alcohol, or if you provide regulated entertainment or late-night refreshment.

Find guidance on submitting a minor variation for a licence and download the application form.

If you're planning to use a premises or an open space for a one-off event, you'll need to submit a temporary event notice (TEN).

Download the application form and other documents to apply for a premises licence review.

When applying for a premises licence for alcohol or regulated entertainment, you'll need to send a copy of your application to the responsible authorities.

Find out about fees payable for licences to sell or supply alcohol or hold regulated entertainment.

The Licensing Act 2003 modernised licensing law in England and Wales by removing restrictions and bringing together four existing licensing regimes.

Find out how to influence local licensing decisions.

Find out if your club qualifies for a club premises certificate.

Certain types of entertainment were deregulated in April 2015.