Latest News:

• Licensing Act 2003 - Revised Licensing Policy Statement - January 2008
• Smokefree England - Frequently asked questions- As from Sunday 1 July 2007 legislation came into force making virtually all "enclosed" and "substantially enclosed" public places and workplaces smokefree.

The licensing team under the Licensing Enforcement Manager is responsible for the granting and renewing of licences and registrations in the following fields.

• Gambling Act 2005
• Licensing Act 2003 (Alcohol & Entertainment)
• Licensing Act 2003 Holding an Event - Guidance on holding an event under the authority of a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)
• Licensing Act 2003 Weekly List
• Licensing Act 2003 Frequently Asked Questions
• Licensing Act 2003 Factsheets
• Licensing Act 2003 Application Forms
• Taxi and Private Hire
• Lotteries
• Amusement with prize (AWP) machines
• Street Collections
• House to House Collections
• Motor Salvage Operators
• Sex Establishments
• Sunday Trading
• Caravan Site Licensing Information
• Animal Health
• Pay for goods or services
• Rod Licences- External link to the Environment Agency

The team also undertakes compliance testing and enforcement, including out of hours working.

The Team works closely with the other Environmental Health teams, the Police, the Fire and Rescue Service and other statutory agencies.

Policies and procedures are under constant review and are updated and improved to encompass the changing requirements of the trade, the public and Central Government.

The responsible body of elected members in the City Council is The Licensing and Enforcement Committee and the responsible Portfolio Holder is the Cabinet Member for Housing and Health.

If you require any further information concerning the above please contact the Environmental Health Team.

Minutes of Meetings of the Licensing and Enforcement Committee

For Information on Street Trading Licenses from the Property and Markets section, please use the following link:  Street Trading in Gloucester

Last Updated: 02/07/08