This page contains information about the Licensing Act 2003 and our 'Statement of Licensing Policy'. If you need any help or advice about anything on this page please contact us by telephone or email. Our telephone line is open Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 4:30pm. You can also offer us feedback on our service by filling out our online customer feedback form.
We must publish a statement of licensing policy under Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003 in consultation with a wide range of people including representatives of existing licence holders, local businesses and local residents.
We are required to carry out our licensing functions with a view to promoting four licensing objectives which are:
- the prevention of crime and disorder.
- public safety.
- the prevention of public nuisance.
- the protection of children from harm.
The policy covers licensable activities as defined by the Act which are:
- the retail sale of alcohol
- the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club
- the provision of regulated entertainment
- the provision of late night refreshment (between the hours of 11.00 pm and 5.00 am)
On this page you can download a copy of our 'Statement of Licensing Policy'. The policy was approved at a meeting of the Full Council on the 12th December 2007. A more comprehensive Executive Summary of our statement of licensing policy will appear here shortly.
If you have any queries about the Licensing Act or the policy please feel free to contact the Entertainment Licensing Section on 0113 247 4095 or by email to entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk