Licensing & Gambling Applications

Licensing Act 2003

The 24th November, 2005 saw the introduction of the Licensing Act 2003 which replaced the Licensing Act 1964 and other pieces of legislation entirely and put the administration of alcohol licences and other regulated activities under one licensing regime administered by Local Authorities.

The Licensing Act 2003 requires that Licensing Authorities publish a Statement of Licensing Policy which must be reviewed every three years.  The latest Policy document was published in January 2011.

Gambling Act 2005

In September 2007 the Gambling Act 2005 came into force and again replaced numerous pieces of legislation governing gambling activities. 

The Gambling Act, 2005 also requries Licensing Authorities to publish a Statement of Principles every three years.  This latest Policy document was published in January 2011.

Full copies of both the Licensing or Gambling Act can be obtained from the Council's Licensing Office.

Telephone: 01709 823153

Email: licensing@rotherham.gov.uk.

Last update: 24/02/2012