For alcohol and entertainment licensing in Leeds you will need to make a licence application to Leeds City Council.
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
If you’re not sure about how the various licences work then follow this link to learn about the different types of licence.
When applying for a Personal Licence you will first need to make sure you hold a relevant licensing qualification. There are plenty of personal licence training courses in Leeds so you should be able to find a good personal licence training company.
Getting help with your licence application
You should be perfectly able to make an application yourself. However, you may wish to hire a licensing solicitor or a licensing consultant to provide added peace of mind and to make sure things go that bit more smoothly. It can also be a time-consuming process, so having someone to help you along may be useful.
These people will find out what your requirements are and will help you to apply for your licence. They will do the paperwork for you and make sure the right documents are sent to the right people. They can also speak with the relevant authorities on your behalf if anyone objects to your application.
Useful links
- Leeds City Council - licensing
- Licensing registers
Contact details
You can contact Leeds City Council Licensing team at entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk or by telephone on 0113 247 4095.
