Applications not submitted online must be copied to the responsible authorities and served on these authorities at the same time as when the application is submitted to the licensing authority.
A public notice must be displayed on your premises for 28 consecutive days advertising your application, starting the day after your application is submitted.
The notice must be clearly visible to the public at all times of the day, so you will need to ensure that your notice is not obstructed by shutters or other security features on your premises. The notice must also be printed on pale blue paper. A copy of this notice must be advertised within a local newspaper within 10 days of the application being submitted. Failure to submit the correct documentation with your application, to serve copies of your application to the responsible authorities where the application is not submitted online , or advertise your application correctly, will result in a delay in processing your application while you validate your application, and your application may be rejected outright.
The consultation period for a licence application is 28 days. No decision can be made until the consultation period has closed. If any objections are received, you will be notified of these objections. A hearing will be arranged within 20 working days of the consultation period closing to consider any objections. Secondly, it sets standards that it expects licensed premises and licensees to meet. It provides a framework within which the Board, licensed premises and other licensees are required to operate.
The Policy also includes a statement of the extent to which the Board considers there to be overprovision of licensed premises or overprovision of licensed premises of a particular description, in either case in any locality within the area of the Board.
The Boards of Statement of Licencing Policy can be viewed here. Members of the public can object or make representations about a proposed or an existing alcohol licence.
Any person is eligible to object. It is the responsibility of the person making the objection or representation to ensure that the Board has received it and it may be helpful to lodge it in one of the following ways:. It is the responsibility of the person making the objection or representation to ensure that the Board has received it. The Licensing Board has published the following reports confirming its commitment to meeting its equality responsibilities.
Licensing Board Mainstreaming Report Licensing Board Equalities Outcomes to Please see our dedicated page to see how Stirling Council addresses its equality responsibilities in delivering services and as an employer.
Last updated: Wednesday, November 3, PM. Information on how the Council will collect and use personal data is available here. Skip to content Stirling Council search. Alcohol Licences. Festive Season The Board have agreed a general extension of licensed hours as follows: to allow premises with on sales facilities to remain open until 1am Sunday to Thursday, 2am on Friday and Saturday, and 3am on Christmas Eve and Hogmanay; to allow premises licensed for late night premises opening to remain open until 3am Sun-Thursday, 4am on Friday and Saturday, and 4am on Christmas Eve and Hogmanay; The general extension will have effect from Friday 10 December to Sunday 2 January in line with the Policy.
Types of alcohol licence There are different types of alcohol licence available under the Licensing Scotland Act A premises licence allows for the sale of alcohol on the premises. A Personal Licence authorises a person aged 18 or over to supervise or authorise the sale of alcohol.
An Occasional Licence is required if you want to sell alcohol from unlicensed premises in Scotland. Licensed premises can apply for extended hours to sell alcohol during hours that are outwith its core hours. These 5 Objectives are: Preventing crime and disorder Securing public safety Preventing public nuisance Protecting and improving public health Protecting children from harm Show all sections. Payments can only be made by BACS cheques not excepted You must be 18 years old or older to make a premises licence application.
Conditions: Each premise must have a Designated Premises Manager who must hold a personal licence An individual may not, at any one time, be the premises manager of more than one licensed premises If the Designated Premises Manager leaves the premises, the premises licence holder has 7 days in which to notify the Licensing Board and 6 weeks to nominate a new premises manager Failure to nominate will result in the premises no longer being able to sell alcohol Variation to a Premises Licence You must apply to the Board to vary your premises licence if you want to make any changes.
Major Variations includes varying: Any of the conditions of the licence; Any information contained in the operating plan; The layout plan; or Any other information contained or referred to in the licence. Payments can only be made by BACS cheques not excepted Premises wishing to submit a minor variation application please complete the online application.
Please read the Privacy Notice before completing the form. Personal Licences Download or View - Personal Licence Application Form A personal licence authorises a person aged 18 or over to supervise or authorise the sale of alcohol.
If licence holders do not renew their licences within this period, their licences will be revoked If the premises manager has their licence revoked then the sale of alcohol will no longer be permitted on their premises If personal licence holders who are not premises managers have their licence revoked, they will no longer be allowed to authorise sales in the absence of the premises manager Personal Licence Renewal Period Your application for renewal must be submitted 3 months before the expiry date on your licence, this means that your application must be received by the Licensing Department before this date.
Occasional Licences Download or View - Occasional Licence Application An occasional licence allows you to sell alcohol within unlicensed premises at an event or special occasion.
Copies to the other statutory authorities mentioned above must be served at the same time. Providing there are no objections or representations that have not been resolved, the licensing authority will automatically issue your premises licence without you having to attend any meeting. Should there be any representations or objections which cannot be resolved by negotiation, the licensing authority will hold a hearing within 20 working days from the end of the consultation period to determine the application.
There are two sets of fees when applying for a premises licence. Both are based on rating bands and whether the primary or main purpose of the premises is to sell alcohol. Once issued, the licence effectively lasts for as long as your business operates. The licence can be transferred from one licence holder to another.
Again, the forms and guidance notes can be accessed on the local authority's website. The Alcohol Licensing section of the Gov. Once a licence has been granted, licensees are required to operate within the conditions of the licence. If you would like a minor variation to these conditions, a simplified application process exists for this purpose. This process can only be used for variations that could have no adverse impact on any of the four licensing objectives.
Unlike a major variation to a licence, there is no requirement to advertise or make other "responsible authorities", such as the police, aware of your intention to seek a minor variation. In addition to the Provisions of the Licensing Act, if you sell alcohol you are also required to comply with a Mandatory Code. This code:. While the Licensing Act created the opportunity to stay open 24 hours, very few premises with the exception of supermarkets actually operate these hours.
Bear in mind that the statutory authorities and neighbours have to be notified and may not agree with your proposals. Common sense usually applies and many establishments have extended their operating hours by perhaps one or two hours.
Children aged 16 and 17 can consume alcohol providing it is only beer, cider or wine, it has been purchased for them by an adult and it is consumed with a table meal. The adult must be with the child at all times. You can also decide at what age children are allowed into the licensed areas of your premises. In response to the growing problem of counterfeit alcohol, the Government has introduced the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme.
All wholesale sellers of alcohol are required to register with HMRC. On registration, wholesalers receive a Unique Reference Number URN as proof that they are legally able to sell alcohol to businesses. It is illegal to buy alcohol from a wholesaler who is not registered and able to provide you with their URN which you are able to check online: www.
If you buy your alcohol from an unregistered business, then you may be liable to a criminal or civil penalty and your alcohol may be seized. You must keep records to prove you have checked that your supplier is registered with HMRC.
The Live Music Act exempts small licenced venues with audiences of up to including attractions, accommodation establishments, pubs, restaurants and community halls from requiring a separate special licence to hold live shows with amplified music between 8am and 11pm.
It also removes the need for a licence for unamplified live performances between 8am and 11pm in all venues. However, operators will still have to gain a licence for any alcohol sales at such an event and comply with any restrictions on the performances that are imposed by the Licensing Authority.
The installation and use of Gaming machines is covered by the Gambling Act There are some machines that fall outside the Gambling Act. Skills with prizes machines SWPs are not classified as gaming machines because they are deemed to be a game of skill rather than a game controlled by chance.
These are machines where the customer displays a skill in order to win, rather than there being a large element of chance. Justin Davies Senior Associate. View Profile. Martin Jones Partner, Head of Regulatory.
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