Licensing Objectives

A Licensing Authority is required to carry out its functions under the Licensing Act 2003 with a view to promoting the following four Licensing Objectives:

• the prevention of crime and disorder;
• public safety
• the prevention of public nuisance; and
• the protection of children from harm.

An application for a Premises Licence must contain an Operating Schedule that includes the steps it is proposed to take to promote these Licensing Objectives. These are then included as conditions of the licence.

A range of qualifications, designed to support the Licensing Objectives, are available from the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII). In addition to the Certificate for Personal Licence Holders, these include the following:

• National Certificate for Designated Premises Supervisors
• National Certificate for Entertainment Licensees
• National Certificate for Licensees (Drugs Awareness)
• National Certificate for Door Supervisors
• Barperson's National Certificate

None of these qualifications are, at this time, essential to holding either a Personal or Premises Licence but may assist either the Designated Premises Supervisor or Senior Staff with the operation of premises or in career development.

If you require more information regarding Licensing Objectives, you are invited to complete our on-line Enquiry electronic form, or contact either Graham Dove or Michael Smart (Tel: 01797 253333)