Licensing and Regulations
The Licensing Unit
The Licensing Unit, based in the Environmental Health Division, is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of legislation relating to the majority of licensing and regulatory functions of the Council, including:
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Licensing of places which provide public entertainment (such as theatres, pub, clubs, discos, snooker halls, church halls and community centres)
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Licensing street traders to sell goods and services
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Dog Control (stray, lost and unwanted dogs, dog attacks, dog licensing)
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Littering and Dog Fouling
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Issuing permits to premises which provide Gaming Machines
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Approving places as venues suitable to hold civil marriages and civil partnerships
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Registering society lotteries
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Restricting closing hours for certain shops
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Enforcement of the Council Alcohol Bye-laws
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Licensing land used as a Caravan and Camping Site
(NB – petroleum licensing and cinema licensing are controlled by the Building Control division)
The unit consists of a team of three staff: the Senior Licensing Officer, Licensing Officer and Dog Warden.
The unit aims to ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory obligations with respect to Licensing and Regulatory legislation and to assist the Environmental Health Division in maximising the health and well being of those who live, work and visit the Borough.
If you have any queries about any of these matters you can contact the Licensing Unit on:
Telephone: 028 8772 0366 (General queries)
028 8772 0345 (Dog Warden)
028 8772 0349 (Senior licensing Officer)
028 8772 0348 (Licensing Officer)
Fax: 028 8770 0368
Online: Click here to contact us, or use the links to find out further information, access downloadable forms and guidance and in some cases apply online.
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