Alcohol licences
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Who needs a licence
If you are selling alcohol, you will need certain licences.
Any premises where alcohol will be sold on a permanent basis need a premises licence.
These premises will also require a designated premises supervisor (DPS) who holds a personal licence.
Anyone who plans to sell, supply, or authorise the sale or supply of alcohol needs a personal licence.
Qualifying members’ clubs (such as the Royal British Legion, working men’s clubs, and rugby clubs) need a club premises certificate.
Anyone who plans to sell or supply alcohol on a temporary basis must submit a temporary event notice.
View our statement of licensing policy.
We are currently consulting on our Statement of Licensing Policy.
If you need to put tables and chairs on the pavement, outside your premises
To apply for this, you'll need:
- No money (it's free)
- Details about what you plan to do
- To show us where you plan to do it
Apply online for tables and chairs permission
Street parties
Read the government's street party guidance, if you're thinking of organising a street party.