Southwark Statement of Licensing Policy for 2026-2031
Southwark Council's new licensing policy for 2026-2031, guiding alcohol and entertainment rules, was approved in March 2026.
Southwark Council's new Statement of Licensing Policy for 2026-2031 was approved by the Council Assembly in March 2026. This policy outlines the council's approach to licensing responsibilities for the next five years, covering activities such as the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment. It aims to balance the needs of businesses with the protection of the community under the Licensing Act 2003.
The policy focuses on promoting key licensing objectives, including the prevention of crime. With its approval in March 2026, the policy is now in effect, guiding the council's licensing decisions until 2031. No further discussions or decisions regarding the policy's content are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- The Council Assembly agreed to the policy's publication on 18 March 2026. Source
- Southwark Council approved the Statement of Licensing Policy for 2026-2031. Source
- The policy outlines licensing responsibilities from 2026 to 2031. Source
- It covers alcohol sales, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment. Source
- The policy aims to balance business needs with community protection. Source
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