Entertainment, Alcohol & Late Night
Please note the list of
responsible authorities before applying for a licence. Please
contact us if you require further information.
Alcohol
You can apply for a variety of alcohol licences
online.
For further information please see the
2003 licencing act, the amended guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 and our
statement of licencing policy. Premises Licences are not subject to
tacit authorisation applications are processed within the statutory period of time following receipt of a fully completed application. There is a public register of Premises Licence applications. Unfortunately this register is not available online however if you require any information regarding a premises licence please contact
legalservices@halton.gov.uk
Club premises application forms:
Club Premises Certificates are not subject to
tacit authorisation however applications are processed within the statutory period of time following receipt of a fully completed application. There is a public register of Club Premises Certificate applications. Unfortunately this register is not available online however if you require any information regarding a Club Premises Certificate premises please contact legalservices@halton.gov.uk
Gambling
A number of matters under the Gambling Act are administered by the
Gambling Commission and not the local authority. Halton Borough Council is required to prepare and publish a
statement of Gambling Policy (“the statement”) they propose to apply in exercising their functions under
the Gambling Act 2005. You can apply
online for licence permits.
list of responsible authorities |
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Original application to Licensing Authority
Halton Borough Council
Municipal Building Kingsway Widnes WA8 7QF |
Gambling Commission
Victoria Square House Victoria Square Birmingham B2 4BP |
H M Revenue & Customs Excise Processing Teams Gambling Duties
BX9 1GL United Kingdom |
Director of Public Health Halton Borough Council Community and Resources Directorate Town Hall Heath Road Runcorn WA7 5TD |
Local Planning Authority Planning Development and Building Control Municipal Building Kingsway Widnes WA8 7QF |
Recognised Child Protection Body Halton Borough Council Social Services C/o Legal Services Municipal Building Kingsway Widnes WA8 &QF |
Chief Officer of Police c/o The Relevant Licensing Officer Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters Clemonds Hey Oakmere Road Winsford CW7 2UA |
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Authority Fire Station Winwick Road Warrington WA2 8HH |
The Licensing Aurthority maintains a register of the premises licenses issued. If you wish to view the register or obtain copies of the entries of the register please
contact the Licensing Section for further information.
Application Fees and Annual Fees for Premises Licences - The maximum fee is charged by Halton Borough Council.
Classes of Premises Licences | Max non conversion application fee in respect of provisional statements premises | Max non conversion application fee in respect of other premises | Maximum Annual Fee | Max fee for application to vary licence | Max fee for application to transfer a licence | Max fee for application for reinstatement of a licence | Max fee for application for provisional statement |
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Bingo Premises Licence | £1,200 | £3,500 | £1,000 | £1,750 | £1,200 | £1,200 | £3,500 |
Adult Gaming Centre Premises | £1,200 | £2,000 | £1,000 | £1,000 | £1,200 | £1,200 | £2,000 |
Family Entertainment Center Premises Licence | £950 | £2,000 | £750 | £1,000 | £950 | £950 | £2,000 |
Betting Premises (other) Licence | £1,200 | £3,000 | £600 | £1,500 | £1,200 | £1,200 | £3,000 |
For delegation of the functions of the
Gambling Act 2005 please refer to the
Council's Constitution.
Sex Shops
Before applying please check our
guidance notes,
standard conditions guidance and
how to apply guidance.
A Sex Shop, Sex Cinema and Sex Entertainment Venue Licence is not subject to
tacit authorisation however applications are normally processed within 14 working days of receipt of a fully completed application. There is no public register of Sex Shops, Sex Cinemas and Sex Entertainment Venue Licence however if you require any further information please contact legalservices@halton.gov.uk
Fireworks
Please see
fireworks - the law. For further information contact
trading.standards@halton.gov.uk
Hypnotism
Before applying please check our
guidance notes to see if you need to apply.
A Hypnotism Consent is not subject to
tacit authorisation however applications are normally processed within 14 working days of receipt of a fully completed application. There is no public register of Hypnotism Consents however if you require any further information please contact
legalservices@halton.gov.uk