Notice of proposal: late night levy

Notice of proposal to introduce a late night levy in the London Borough of Southwark 

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, Chapter 2 of Part 2 the Late Night Levy (Application and Administration) Regulations 2012

The Late Night Levy (Expenses, Exemptions and Reductions) Regulations 2012

The London Borough of Southwark is hereby giving notice of its proposal to introduce a late night levy for premises licensed to sell/supply alcohol between midnight and 6 am (00:00 to 06:00 hours) in the borough of Southwark.

Summary of the Proposal 

1. The Council proposes that the late night levy will be introduced on 1 September 2019.
2. The Council proposes the late night supply period will begin at 00:00hrs and end at 06:00hrs.
3. The Council proposes to exempt the following permitted categories of premises from paying the levy as defined in the late night levy (Expenses, Exemptions and Reductions) Regulations 2012:
   • a) Premises with overnight accommodation, where alcohol can only be supplied to persons staying at the premises for consumption on the premises
   • b) Theatres and cinemas
   • c) Bingo halls
   • d) Community amateur sports clubs
   • e) Community premises
   • f) New Year’s Day (ie 1 January) premises only (this relates to premises which are authorised to supply/sell alcohol between 00:00 hours and 06:00 hours, ONLY on New Year's Day).
4. The Council proposes that a reduction of 30% be granted to premises that are within a defined Business Improvement District (BID) as defined in regulations 5 (1) (a) and 5 (4) of the above Expenses, Exemptions and Reductions Regulations 2012.
5. The Council is not proposing to apply any other exemptions or reductions.
6. The Council will allow Licence holders to make an application to vary their Licence under sections 41A or 86A (minor variation) of the Licensing Act 2003. There will be no fee for such valid application provided it is received by the Council within the 2 month period directly following the date of a formal decision notice to introduce the Levy. This applies only for reduction of licensed hours for the sale/supply of alcohol so they do not fall within the operational hours of the Levy (00:00 to 06:00 hours).

The Council would like to hear your views on its proposal to introduce a Late Night Levy within the London Borough of Southwark. Please note that there is a 3 month consultation period therefore the Council must receive your views from 25 February and no later than midnight on 19 May 2019, otherwise we will not be able to consider them.

To view our full proposal and complete the survey please visit our late night levy consultation page or you can write to us at the address below:

Regulatory Services
Licensing Unit
PO Box 64529
Hub 1, Floor 3
London, SE1P 5LX

Email: Licensing@southwark.gov.uk

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