In the Bedford area it is Bedford County Council that regulates the sale of alcohol as well as the provision of late-night refreshment and regulated entertainment. To do these things you will need to apply for a licence.
The general situation for pubs, hotels, off-licences, nightclubs, restaurants and many other premises is:
- The premises must be covered by a Premises Licence
- At least one person at the premises must hold a Personal Licence and be identified as Designated Premises Supervisor on the Premises Licence
To find out more about how the various licences work if you’re not sure, follow this link to learn about the different types of licence.
Getting help with your licence application
There’s nothing to stop you making an application yourself. However, for peace of mind and to make things go more smoothly, you may wish to hire a licensing solicitor or a licensing consultant.
These people will find out what your requirements are and will help you to apply for your licence. They can help you with the paperwork, make sure the right documents are sent to the right people and ensure that you pay the correct fees. They can also talk to the relevant authorities on your behalf if anyone objects to your application.
Useful links
- Bedford County Council licensing
- Online licence register
- Cambridge City Council Licensing Policy 2011-2014 (PDF)
Contact details
You can contact the Bedford County Council Licensing team at Licensing@bedford.gov.uk or by telephone on 01234 276934. Their postal address is PO Box 700, Cambridge CB1 0JH.
Their address is Bedford Borough Council Licensing Service, Registration and Records, 3rd Floor Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
