Alcohol and Entertainment

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    Please note: there have been changes to the Licensing Act 2003 following recent legislation changes from the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.  We are currently updating the web pages to reflect this.  If you have any questions please contact us.

    Public Register - How do I find a list of Breckland issued licences for pubs, clubs and taxis?

    Public Register - How do I find a list of Breckland issued licences for pubs, clubs and taxis?

    To view a list of Breckland issued licences for clubs, pubs and taxis please see the Publi

    Alcohol and Entertainment

    Alcohol and Entertainment

    Licensing Act 2003

    The Licensing Act 2003 ("the Act") affects anyone concerned with:

    The Live Music Act 2012

    The Live Music Act 2012

    The Live Music Act received Royal Assent on 8 March 2012 and came into effect on 1 October 2012. The Live Music Act 2012 (the Act) amends the Licensing Act 2003 in several areas:

    Live unamplified music provided anywhere is not classed as regulated entertainment between the hours of 8am and 11pm regardless of the number of people in the audience.

    Annual Fees - Clubs

    Annual Fees - Clubs

    Annual Fees for Clubs with a Club Premises Certficate

    Annual Fees - Clubs

    Annual Fees - Licensed Premises

    Annual Fees - Licensed Premises

    Annual Fees for Premises Licences

    Annual Fee - Licensed Premises

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Regulated Entertainment?
    What is a Designated Premises Supervisor?

    Statement of Licensing Policy

    Statement of Licensing Policy

    The council has prepared a Licensing Policy which must be reviewed every three years or sooner if necessary.

    Temporary Event Notice (TEN)

    Temporary Event Notice (TEN)

    Please note: There have been changes to the application form and legislation for Temporary Event Notifications from 25 April 2012.

    Premises Licence

    Premises Licence

    Any business or individual (aged at least 18) that wishes to conduct licensable activities on a premises are required to apply for a Premises Licence from Breck

    Personal Licence

    Personal Licence

    A Personal Licence authorises an individual to sell or supply alcohol from a licensed premises.

    Club Premises Certificate

    Club Premises Certificate

    A Club Premises Certificate is required for clubs that members join for a particular social, sporting or political purpose and then combine to purchase alcohol in bulk for members. The club has restricted access to the public (non-members) and the alcohol is supplied to members for no profit.

    A Club Premises Certificate authorises the following activities:

    Designated Premises Supervisor

    Designated Premises Supervisor

    A Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) is required in any licensed premises where alcohol is supplied (with the exception of community premises, church halls and village halls, see

    Premises Fee List

    Premises Fee List

    Applications for a Premises Licence, Club Premises Certificate or Variations to either are subject to the fees shown in the table below.

    Licensable Activities

    Licensable Activities

    Under the Licensing Act 2003, which regulates Alcohol and Entertainment, the following are Licensable Activities:<

    Responsible Authorities

    Responsible Authorities

    You must issue a copy of your completed application to each of the Responsible Authorities listed below.

    Police

    Norfolk Constabulary Licensing Team
    4th Floor
    Vantage House
    Fishers Lane
    Norwich
    NR2 1ET

    Providing Plans of the Buildings

    Providing Plans of the Buildings

    A plan of the premises will have to be submitted with every application for a Premises Licence or Club Premises Certificate. It must be clear and legible in all material respects.

    The plan will need to show:

    Relevant or Foreign Offences

    Relevant or Foreign Offences

    A foreign offence means an offence other than a relevant offence under the law of any place outside England and Wales.

    General Information

    General Information

    Below is some general information with regards to Alcohol and Entertainment licensing.

    If you are unable to find the information you need on our website please refer to the