Stockton-on-Tees Trading Standards & Licensing Service

Trading Standards & Licensing

Licensing Act 2003

The Licensing Act 2003 received Royal assent on 10th July 2003. For the first time local authorities will take over the responsibility for licensing premises and individuals to sell alcohol by retail. New rules regarding entertainment and the provision of late night refreshment will also be introduced.

Whilst there has been much media focus upon specific parts of the legislation, these pages have been designed to provide clarity as regards the main licensing aspects, to help ensure that licensees are prepared for the impact to their business. The transition to the new licensing arrangements will commence from 7 February 2005 with the end of the transition period being 24 November 2005

Licensing Policy Statement
Regulations
Newsletters

Licensing Policy Statement

The Act requires us to prepare a Statement Of Licensing Policy which states our position with regard to our duties under the Act and how we will work to fulfil the four principle objectives:

The prevention of unreasonable public nuisance
The prevention of crime and disorder
Ensuring public safety
Protection of children from harm

To view the Statement Of Licensing Policy please select the appropriate button below.

Document Title
Statement Of Licensing Policy

Regulations

The following regulations were laid in Parliament on 13 January 2005 and provide details of how the new licensing regime will operate, including forms, plans and operating schedules.

The Licensing Act 2003 (Fees) Regulations 2005

http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2005/20050079.htm

The Licensing Act 2003 (Transitional conversions fees) Order 2005

http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2005/20050080.htm

The Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005

http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2005/20050044.htm

The Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) (Amendment) Regulations 2005

http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2005/20050078.htm

The Licensing Act 2003 (Licensing authority's register) (other information) Regulations 2005

http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2005/20050043.htm

The Licensing Act 2003 (Transitional provisions) Order 2005

http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2005/20050040.htm

The Licensing Act 2003 (Personal licences) Regulations 2005

http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2005/20050041.htm

The Licensing Act 2003 (Premises licences and club premises certificates) Regulations 2005

http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2005/20050042.htm

We have now published a range of forms and guidance notes which can be obtained by visiting the links to our 'Application Forms' and ' Guidance Notes' pages.

Further information can be found on the Department of Culture, Media & Sports website

Newsletters

For more detail of the changes that have been introduced please read our newsletters which are available by selecting the appropriate button below

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Licensing Times Issue 1
Licensing Times Issue 2
Licensing Times Issue 3
Licensing Times Issue 4

Premise Licenses

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Personal Licenses

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Temporary Events

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Trading Standards & Licensing	Opening Hours
Trading Standards & Licensing 16 Church Road Stockton on Tees TS18 1TX	Monday: 8.30am - 5.00pm Tuesday: 8.30am - 5.00pm Wednesday: 8.30am - 5.00pm Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Telephone: (01642) 526558 Fax: (01642) 526584
E-Mail: Licensing Administration
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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Trading Standards & Licensing Service

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Trading Standards & Licensing Service,

PO Box 232, 16 Church Road, Stockton on Tees. TS18 1XD.

Telephone: 01642 526560 Fax: 01642 526584

Electronic Mail: Trading Standards or Licensing Administration