Licensing policy and strategy

Read about the council's licensing policies, consultations and the relevant acts of Parliament.

Find out about making an appeal or complaint against the granting or conditions of a licence

Read how we encourage industry-led good licensing practice to help our residents and visitors to enjoy the City

Read our licensing policy for venues providing entertainment or serving alcohol

Our statement of principles for gambling.

The policy in relation to "relevant locations" for the purpose of licensing sex establishments.

Statement of licensing policy in relation to the licensing of sexual entertainment venues.

Read this document to understand what guidance we follow to make our licensing decisions.

Read the 2020 Cumulative Impact Assessment for Westminster.