On 24 November 2005 the Licensing Act 2003 came into force. This Act transferred responsibility for the issue and control of liquor licences from the Magistrates Court to the Local Authority.

The Act covers a number of licensable activities including the sale and supply of alcohol, provisions of regulated entertainment and provision of late night refreshments (hot food or drink between the hours of 11pm and 5am). Licences are required for the following types of premises or events:

Pubs
Nightclubs
Restaurants
Takeaways including mobile vans that provide hot food/drink after 11pm
Social and Private Members Clubs
Cinemas and Theatres
Off Licences
Hotels, Guest Houses and Holiday Parks
Indoor Sporting Events
Musical Entertainment (Live and Recorded Music)
Occasional Events where alcohol and/or entertainment is provided.

Licensing Act 2003 - Licensing Policy

On 7 December 2010, Tendring District Council adopted its new Statement of Licensing Policy issued under Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003. This revised Statement of Licensing Policy will have effect from 7 January 2011.

The published Statement can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

The document can be inspected between 8.45 a.m. and 5.15 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8.45 a.m. and 4.45 p.m. Friday by prior arrangement, at:-

Westleigh House
Carnarvon Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex CO15 6QF

Appointments can be made by telephoning 01255 686565 or e-mailing licensingsection@tendringdc.gov.uk

Download our Statement of Licensing Policy 2010

Application Forms

Download your application forms and guidance notes here.

For additional information and advice, please contact:

The Licensing Team
Tendring District Council
Customer Services
Carnarvon Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex CO15 6QF

Telephone: 01255 686565
Fax: 01255 686343
Email: licensingsection@tendringdc.gov.uk