Licensing

We ensure that all premises to which the public have access for the purposes of entertainment or like activity are licensed and meet all statutory and local standards relating to premises and public safety, we make sure that all drivers, operators and vehicles involved in the business of public hire (Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles) are licensed and meet all statutory and local standards relating to vehicle and public safety.We check that all other premises, persons or activities such as street collections and small lotteries, which are subject to licensing or registration meet all statutory and local standards relating to them.

Please note: Visits to the Civic Offices Licensing Department can only be made with an appointment. Please call 01992 564000 and ask to speak to Licensing.

Public Entertainment licences

Taxi licences