The Act established a new system for licensing and controlling the sale and supply of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment and the provision of refreshment late at night. Responsibility for this licensing regime is under the control of local authorities.
Licensing Policy
The Act sets out procedures for regulating the way that the local authority carries out its licensing functions. Every three years the Council must determine and publish a statement of its licensing policy, after an extensive consultation process.
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Public Consultation - Draft Licensing Policy Statement 2011-2014
The current policy (.pdf, 835KB) remains in force until January 2011, and a review is now underway in the preparation of a revised policy to be issued for the period to January 2014.
As part of the review of the Licensing Policy Statement the Council is required to consult with the Greater Manchester Police, the Fire and Rescue Service, representatives of holders of existing licences and certificates and local businesses and residents.
A revised draft Licensing Policy Statement (.pdf, 913KB) has been produced and your comments are invited on the changes we are proposing to make.
Copies of the revised draft policy are also available for inspection at the following venues:-
- All Libraries
- Wigan Town Hall
- Leigh Town Hall
For ease of reference, the proposed changes being made to existing Licensing Policy Statement have been highlighted in red in the revised draft document.
If you wish to submit any comments on the revised draft policy statement, please use this ‘Consultation Response Form (.pdf, 163KB)’. If anyone wishes to receive a 'word' version of the consultation response form please send an email to licensing@wigan.gov.uk and we will arrange for a copy to be sent to you via email. Alternatively, responses can be made by letter or general email using the address / contact details below.
Any comments should be submitted in writing to Mr. S. Wearing, Licensing Manager, Environmental Services Department, Wigan Council, Licensing Section, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN by not later than 24th September 2010.
