Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003 requires each Licensing Authority to determine and publish its policy with respect to the exercise of its licensing functions for each 5-year period commencing on 7 January 2021.
The Licensing Authority is also required to keep its policy under review and to make such revisions to it as it considers appropriate.
Before determining its policy, the Licensing Authority must consult the Chief Officer of Police for the area, the Fire Authority and such persons as it considers to be representative of the holders of premises licences, club premises certificates and personal licences issued by the Authority and such other persons as it considers to be representative of businesses and residents in its area.
The policy for period 31 January 2021 to 30 January 2026 can be viewed in the Related Content.
Any comments on the contents of this policy should be sent to: -
Rochford District Council,
Licensing Unit,
3 19 South Street,
Rochford, Essex,
SS4 1BW
Or use our online form here