We are consulting on our draft Licensing Policy and would like to hear your views.
Canterbury City Council is the Licensing Authority under the Licensing Act 2003, responsible for granting premises licences, club premises certificates, temporary event notices and personal licences for the sale and supply of alcohol in the district.
We also licence regulate entertainment and late-night refreshment.
The 2003 Act requires us to carry out these functions to promote four licensing objectives:
the prevention of crime and disorder
public safety
the prevention of public nuisance
the protection of children from harm
We’re required to publish a Statement of Licensing Policy setting out how we’ll apply these objectives when making decisions on licence applications.
We’ve drafted an updated policy and want your views before it’s finalised.
About the proposal
The draft policy aims to:
help build and maintain a safe and prosperous society that balances the rights of individuals and communities
support more focused, proportionate enforcement, giving businesses greater freedom and flexibility to meet customer expectations
encourage more family-friendly premises catering for all age groups
develop a thriving cultural mix of live music, dancing and theatre
protect residents from anti-social behaviour and disturbance
offer greater choice for tourists and visitors in where and when they spend their leisure time
support a viable and sustainable early evening and night-time economy
reduce alcohol misuse and its consequences
support regeneration and employment through a thriving, safe night-time economy
You can download a paper version of the survey if you would like to see the questions before completing it online, or to submit your responses by post.
A paper copy of the Licensing Policy is available to view at the council offices, 14 Rose Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2UR, during normal office hours.
We are consulting on our draft Licensing Policy and would like to hear your views.
Canterbury City Council is the Licensing Authority under the Licensing Act 2003, responsible for granting premises licences, club premises certificates, temporary event notices and personal licences for the sale and supply of alcohol in the district.
We also licence regulate entertainment and late-night refreshment.
The 2003 Act requires us to carry out these functions to promote four licensing objectives:
the prevention of crime and disorder
public safety
the prevention of public nuisance
the protection of children from harm
We’re required to publish a Statement of Licensing Policy setting out how we’ll apply these objectives when making decisions on licence applications.
We’ve drafted an updated policy and want your views before it’s finalised.
About the proposal
The draft policy aims to:
help build and maintain a safe and prosperous society that balances the rights of individuals and communities
support more focused, proportionate enforcement, giving businesses greater freedom and flexibility to meet customer expectations
encourage more family-friendly premises catering for all age groups
develop a thriving cultural mix of live music, dancing and theatre
protect residents from anti-social behaviour and disturbance
offer greater choice for tourists and visitors in where and when they spend their leisure time
support a viable and sustainable early evening and night-time economy
reduce alcohol misuse and its consequences
support regeneration and employment through a thriving, safe night-time economy
You can download a paper version of the survey if you would like to see the questions before completing it online, or to submit your responses by post.
A paper copy of the Licensing Policy is available to view at the council offices, 14 Rose Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2UR, during normal office hours.
