Licensing Act 2003 Licensing Policy

15.1Responsible authorities are public bodies that are statutory consultees that must be notified of licensing applications. A list of the responsible authorities in respect of applications and notices made to the Borough Council can be found at appendix 3 or on the Councils website.

15.2When dealing with licensing applications for premises licences and club premises certificates the Borough Council is obliged to consider representations from two categories of persons, referred to as 'responsible authorities' and 'other persons'. This allows for a broad range of comment to be received both for and against licensing applications.