Licensing updates and Consultations
Please for the latest information and advice.
Information on changes to licensing legislation and related local updates. If you require further information, please use our Licensing general enquiry online contact form.
Licensing Act 2003
Statement of Licensing Policy - South Holland District Council
We are now consulting on a review of our Statement of Licensing Policy, which we must legally do at the end of each five-year period. The document attached indicates the proposed amendments to the existing licensing policy. These have been highlighted for ease of reference. The revised policy will relate to the next five-year period which starts in 2026 and can be viewed here. (PDF, 3 MB)(opens new window)
Please submit any comments to licensing@sholland.gov.uk and title your e-mail "Licensing Policy Consultation"
Date of Consultation Closure: 27 July 2025
If you require any further information or advice, please do not hesitate to contact the Licensing Team.
Drug crime relating to children
Children and young people travelling in taxis or private hire vehicles may be exploited by gangs involved in drug crime. Drug crime gangs, also known as 'county lines' gangs, use children to transport drugs and money across the country. Many of these children travel by taxis or private hire vehicles. The Home Office recommend taxi and private hire drivers to be aware of the following possible signs of a child or young person involved in drug crime:
- travelling alone
- travelling during school hours or at unusual hours (early in the morning or late at night)
- seem unfamiliar with the local area, or doesn't have a local accent
- travelling a long distance
- paying for these journeys in cash.
Free publications for Premises Licence Holders
The British Beer and Pub Association have provided some free printable publications (opens new window) for Premises Licence Holders, including Challenge 21 posters.
Temporary off-sales permission for licensed premises
The government have published guidance in relation to temporary off-sales permissions for licensed premises, which includes information on:
- the purpose of the temporary off-sales extension
- the difference between pavement licences and alcohol licence
- the new summary off-sales review process
- general advice on conducting off-sales.