What is an operating schedule?

The operating schedule is a section within your application form for a premises licence or club premises certificate. It is the space where you can show the licensing authority, responsible authorities and local residents / businesses :

  • Which licensable activities you will carry out at your premises (sale or supply of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment, provision of late night refreshment).
  • At what times through the year these licensable activities will take place.
  • Other times your premises are open to the public (that is when the premises are open, but licensable activities are not taking place)
  • Where a premises licence is only required for a limited period
  • Where licensable activities include supply of alcohol the name and address of the Designated Premises Supervisor (unless you are applying for a club premises certificate)
  • Whether alcohol will be supplied for consumption on or off the premises
  • Steps to promote the licensing objectives
  • Prevention of crime and disorder
  • Public safety
  • Prevention of public nuisance; and
  • Protection of children from harm

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