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Licensing

Within this section you can find out about the different type of licences and permits issued by us and how to apply for them.
  1. Alcohol and entertainment

    1. Licensing Act 2003
    2. Premises licences
    3. Apply for a personal licence
    4. Apply for a temporary event notice
    5. Apply for the review of a licence
  2. Gambling and charities

    1. Gambling Act 2005
    2. Charity licences
    3. Gambling premises licences
    4. Gambling permits
    5. Small society lotteries
  3. Animal licences

    1. Dog breeding establishments
    2. Boarding, home boarding and daycare
    3. Riding establishments
    4. Pet shops
    5. Dangerous wild animals
    6. Zoos
  4. Taxis and private hire

    1. Taxi services
    2. Driver applications and renewals
    3. Vehicle applications and renewals
    4. Private hire operators' licences
    5. Proposal to vary maximum fees
    6. Taxi penalty point scheme proposal
  5. Other licences

    1. Sex establishments
    2. Scrap metal dealers
    3. Street trading
    4. Tattooists, piercing and electrolysis
    5. Hypnotism licence
    6. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
    7. Pavement cafe licence
  6. Licences and applications

    1. Search for a licence
    2. Applications in progress
    3. Licensing Public Register
    4. Tax responsibilities

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