South Gloucestershire Council

About licensing for alcohol and entertainment

Under the Licensing Act of 2003 South Gloucestershire Council became the authority for both alcohol and entertainment licensing.

Club premises certificates

Clubs defined in the Licensing Act 2003 as 'qualifying clubs' require a club premises certificate.

Licensing Act – additional guidance

Guidance for section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003

Licensing – late night catering

Premises selling hot food and hot drinks between the hours of 11.00 pm and 5.00 am the next day need to hold a premises licence.

Personal licence

This type of licence is required to sell alcohol and is required in addition to a premises licence.

Premises licence

A premises licence will be required for the use of any premises, involved in the sale of alcohol.​

Reviews

Local people and businesses can comment on licence applications

Statement of licensing policy

Temporary Event Notice

A temporary event notice replaces the current 'occasional' permissions granted for alcohol and entertainment licences.