Part 2Licensing authorities
Functions of licensing authorities etc.
5Statement of licensing policy
1
Each licensing authority must in respect of each three year period—
a
determine its policy with respect to the exercise of its licensing functions, and
b
publish a statement of that policy (a “licensing statement”) before the beginning of the period.
2
In this section “three year period” means—
a
the period of three years beginning with such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint, and
b
each subsequent period of three years.
3
Before determining its policy for a three year period, a licensing authority must consult—
a
the chief officer of police for the licensing authority’s area,
b
the fire authority for that area,
c
such persons as the licensing authority considers to be representative of holders of premises licences issued by that authority,
d
such persons as the licensing authority considers to be representative of holders of club premises certificates issued by that authority,
e
such persons as the licensing authority considers to be representative of holders of personal licences issued by that authority, and
f
such other persons as the licensing authority considers to be representative of businesses and residents in its area.
4
During each three year period, a licensing authority must keep its policy under review and make such revisions to it, at such times, as it considers appropriate.
5
Subsection (3) applies in relation to any revision of an authority’s policy as it applies in relation to the original determination of that policy.
6
Where revisions are made, the licensing authority must publish a statement of the revisions or the revised licensing statement.
7
Regulations may make provision about the determination and revision of policies, and the preparation and publication of licensing statements, under this section.