Statement of licensing policy
Licensing Policy
Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003 requires that Walsall Council hereafter known as the Licensing Authority prepares and publishes a statement of its licensing policy every three years. This policy will be produced in compliance with the Licensing Act 2003 and subordinate legislation and guidance issued by the government. The aim of the policy is to ensure, fairness, clarity, and consistency, equality of treatment and proportionality in the approach to be adopted by the licensing authority in determining licensing applications.
View Walsall Council Licensing Policy (Word 2MB)
Before determining its revised policy the licensing authority must also consult with the following:
- Chief officer of Police for the area
- Fire and rescue authority for the area
- Persons/bodies representative of local holders of premises licence
- Persons/bodies representatuve of local holders of club premises certificates
- Persons/bodies representative of local holders of personal licences
- Persons/bodies representative of business and residents in its area
If you require a copy of the Licensing Policy please contact the Licensing Unit on: 01922 652221 or email licensing@walsall.gov.uk.
Copies of the licensing policy is also available in other languages, please call the above number for more details.
Contact us
Should you require further clarification please contact:
Steve Knapper
Principal licensing officer
Licensing Unit
Walsall Council
Challenge Building
Hatherton Road
Walsall
WS1 1YG
Telephone 01922 652221
Email knappers@walsall.gov.uk