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Publication of new licensing policies

On Wednesday 12 October 2011, Council Assembly considered and approved two new Southwark licensing policies. Both policies came into immediate effect and should be read thoroughly by anyone looking to apply for a relevant licence.

Both policies were prepared following public consultation. We would like to thank all those who took the time to submit their views. Further details of the policies themselves and the responses received to the public consultation exercises are provided below.

Southwark Statement of Licensing Policy 2011-2014

This policy deals with applications for licences:

• To sell or supply alcohol
• To provide regulated entertainment (including music, dance, plays, film exhibitions and indoor sports)
• To provide late night refreshment (hot food and / or drink between 2300 and 0500)

The council's original alcohol and entertainment policy was first published in 2004. This latest version represents the fifth revision of the policy. It is updated to include all the latest changes in law and government guidance. It includes:

• The current situation regarding saturation areas in Southwark Council
• Information regarding applications for the 2012 Olympic period
• Best practice guidance on how to achieve the four licensing objectives

                   -          Preventing crime and disorder                  

                   -          Ensuring public safety

                   -          Preventing nuisance

                   -          Protecting children from harm

Use this link to view the Southwark Statement of Licensing Policy 2011-2014 Southwark Statement of Licensing Policy 2011-2014

Use this link to view the responses to our alcohol and entertainment licensing policy consultation exercise

Southwark Sex Establishments Policy 2011

This policy deals with applications for:

• Sex shops
• Sex cinemas
• Sex entertainment venues

It sets out how the council intends to decide applications for sex establishments.

The policy includes the criteria that this council intends to use to help consider appropriate locations for sex establishments. Applicants should note that while we will consider applications on their own merits, the response from our public consultation exercise did not identify any location as appropriate for a sex establishment.

Use this link to view the Sex Establishments Licensing Policy 2011

Use this link to view the responses to our sex establishments licensing policy

The Licensing Service
Tel: 020 7525 2000
Fax: 020 7525 5705
Email: licensing@southwark.gov.uk