About alcohol and entertainment licenses

• the sale and supply of alcohol
• the provision of regulated entertainment
• the provision of late night refreshment.

If you carry out any of these activities, you'll need the relevant authorisation.

Types of licence

• Personal licence - this is a portable licence granted to an individual allowing them to sell alcohol at a premises licensed for the sale of alcohol

• Premises licence - this is a licence granted for specific premises. It specifies the nature of the licensable activity and any applicable conditions

• Club premises certificate - this licence grants 'qualifying club' status to specific premises, according to a number of qualifying conditions

• Temporary event notice - this notice permits the carrying-out of specified licensable activities for a restricted period (maximum 168 hours)

• Minor variations - this is a simplified process for minor variations to premises licences and club premises certificates