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Business licensing

 
In this section you can find the right application form for the licence you need and further information to help you apply quickly and easily.

Please follow the links on the left for licence application forms and further information.

The Council is responsible for liquor licensing. To find out how this affects your business, see our Alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshment section.


Who needs a licence?

You may need to apply for a licence if you run a business that:

  • provides entertainment
  • supplies alcohol 
  • is a night café
  • holds civil wedding ceremonies
  • is sex-related 
  • sells things in public places
  • has a gaming or 'fruit machine'
  • holds raffles or lotteries.
This is to ensure that these activites are run safely and in compliance with legal standards. Please follow the links on the left for further information.

The residents' guide to the Licensing Act

Local residents are invited to comment on the liquor licensing applications we receive for your area. See our Guide for residents for details.

Find out the latest licence applications and decisions.

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Contact Licensing

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