Licensing Act 2003 Licensing Policy

14.1The Borough Council recognises the need to encourage and promote a broad range of entertainment live for the wider cultural benefit of the communities generally.

14.2When considering applications for such events and the imposition of conditions on licences or certificates (where relevant representations have been made), the Licensing Authority will carefully balance the cultural needs with the necessity of promoting the licensing objectives, avoiding unnecessary or disproportionate measures that could deter regulated entertainment.

14.3Consideration will be given to the particular characteristics of any event, including the type, scale and duration of the proposed entertainment, especially where limited disturbance only may be caused.

14.4The licensing authority has licensed the following public spaces for regulated entertainment:

• Great Yarmouth Town Centre
• St Georges Park
• Marine Parade and the beach