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Licences issued by the Licensing Team

See what licences we issue, including alcohol and entertainment, gambling and marriage and civil partnership venues.
Potential scam targeting premises license holders - person impersonating licensing officer

We've received reports of an individual impersonating a Licensing Officer and contacting businesses to request payments.

Lewisham Council licensing officers will never request cash payments under any circumstances. Council officers will not provide Council bank account details over the telephone or ask for payments to be made to personal accounts.

If you receive any suspicious calls, requests for payment, or communications claiming to be from the Licensing Team, please do not make any payment. Email our licensing team on licensing@lewisham.gov.uk to verify the request. We encourage all licence holders to remain vigilant and report any suspected fraudulent activity.

Alcohol and entertainment

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

Animals

Get information on how to get animal licences including owning, selling, moving and breeding them.

Apply for a pavement licence

Get a licence for removable furniture outside your food or drink business.

Gambling and lotteries

We are responsible for licencing various gambling premises under the Gambling Act 2005.

Marriage and civil partnership venues

If you have premises you'd like to use as a venue for civil marriages or civil partnerships you'll need a licence.

Scrap metal dealers

Find out about the two types of scrap metal licence and how to apply for them.

Sex establishments

A sex establishment can either be a sex shop or a sex cinema and is legally required to be licensed.

Special treatments

If you'd like to carry out certain special treatments you'll need a licence.
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