Licensing

Apply for licences (including premises licences, taxi driver licences, temporary event notices), and access our licensing register.

Taxis and private hire

Information on taxi and private hire driver, vehicle and operator licensing.

Alcohol and entertainment

Information on applying for a licence to sell alcohol, provide late-night refreshment or offer regulated entertainment.

Animal licensing

Information on applying for a licence to run an animal-related business and meet animal welfare standards.

Gambling and lotteries

Information on applying for a licence, permit or notice to run gambling activities in this area.

Charity collection

Information on how to collect money or other property in public places for charitable purposes.



Other licences

Information on other licences and registrations we issue and enforce.

Licensing Enforcement Policy

View our Licensing Enforcement Policy.

Community Alcohol Partnerships

Working together to protect young people from alcohol harm and strengthen communities.

Safeguarding

The Council works to ensure that licensed premises operate in a way that protects children and vulnerable individuals.

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