Section 2 - Licensing Policy

Question 0

What is the reason for licensing authorities to publish a Statement of Licensing Policy?

Answer 0

To set out how they [the licensing authority] intend to promote the licensing objectives

Question 1

Define the Statement of Licensing Policy

Answer 1

A policy that must be published by every licensing authority, with information on how to promote the licensing objectives.

Question 2

If a policy has not been created by a licensing authority, what would the authority not be able to do?

Answer 2

Issue licences

Question 3

How often does a licensing authority need to publish its licensing policy?

Answer 3

Every 5 years

Question 4

Name three of the relevant bodies the local authority consults with

Answer 4

1. Chief officer of police
2. Fire authority for the area
3. Representatives of local businesses and residents
4. Representatives of local PLHs
5. Representatives of local premises licence holders
6. Representatives of local club premises certificate holders