Statement of licensing policy (Licensing Act 2003)
The Licensing Act 2003 replaced most legislation relating to liquor, entertainment and night café licensing. Responsibility has transferred from magistrates courts to local authorities.
The provisions of the Licensing Act come into full effect on 24 November 2005.
Salford City Council is the licensing authority within the city of Salford. The council has responsibility for licensing all premises which sell alcohol, provide entertainment or sell hot food and drink between the hours of 11.00pm and 5am. The Licensing Act 2003 requires the council to publish a Statement of Licensing Policy.
The licensing policy statement is used to guide the licensing authority when considering licence applications and the control of licensed premises as required by the Act.
Background to the policy statement
The policy statement has been prepared under Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003 and in accordance with the guidance issued by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in July 2004 (“the guidance”). The licensing authority is, therefore, bound by the Act, the guidance and any regulations made under the Act.
In relation to the guidance, the licensing authority must have regard to it, but can, if it considers it appropriate, deviate from the guidance. It must, however, have good reasons to justify doing so.
The policy provides guidance to applicants, objectors and interested residents and businesses and the approach the licensing authority will take towards licensing. It has been the subject of consultation with local bodies, organisations and residents. A list of the statutory consultees is provided with the policy statement.
Effective date and policy review
The policy is effective from 7 January 2005 and will remain in force for a period not exceeding three years and will be subject to review and further consultation before 7 January 2008. The licensing authority will keep the policy under review, making any amendments it considers appropriate to support the licensing objectives. Any amendments will be published in the form of a new policy statement or, if appropriate, by publishing the amendment.
In adopting this policy, the licensing authority recognises both the needs of residents for a safe, healthy and sustainable environment in which to live and work and the importance of well run entertainment and leisure premises to the economy and vibrancy of Salford.
Additional Licensing Act 2003 resources
- Licensing Act 2003 explained
- Guidance issued to licensing authorities and the police
- Licensing changes from 7 February 2005
- How to comment on licensing applications
- How to complain
Downloadable documents
If you are unable to view documents of these types, our downloads page provides links to viewing software.
Who to contact
- Name
- The Licensing Team
- Address
- Salford Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
SALFORD
M27 5DA
- Telephone
- 0161 793 3114 / 3115
- licensing@salford.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 29 February 2008
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