Licensing Act 2003

The new Licensing laws set out a transitional period from 7th February 2005 to November 2005 for existing licences to be converted into Personal and Premises Licences or Club Premises Certificates (CPCs).  If Variations are requested (e.g. extension of opening hours) those variations must fulfil the requirements of the licensing objectives.

The Four Licensing Objectives

1. Prevention of Crime and Disorder
2. Public Safety
3. Prevention of Public Nuisance
4. Protection of Children from Harm

The public and local traders may make written representations to Herefordshire Council in relation to any variation and the ability of the business to fulfil the licensing objectives.  A notice will be displayed on the trade premises for 28 consecutive days and a notice will be published in the local press stating the variation and time limit when to respond. The local authority can not take into consideration any comments other than those in writing and supplied within the stated time limit. Additionally the list of variation applications will be published on this website under ‘applications register’.

All applications and written representations should be sent to:

Licensing Section
Environmental Health and Trading Standards
County Offices
Po Box 233
Bath Street
Hereford
HR1 2ZF

 

Telephone (01432) 260105
Fax (01432) 383142
E-mail Licensing@Herefordshire.gov.uk

Herefordshire council will also consult with the following responsible bodies:-

Responsible Authorities

Chief Officer of Police
The Licensing Unit,
West Mercia Constabulary,
Bath Street,
Hereford,
HR1 2HT 
Tel: 0845 7 444 888  ask for the Licensing Unit

Email: Stephen.thomas@westmercia.pnn.police.uk

Chief Fire Officer
Hereford and Worcester Fire & Rescue Service,
West District,
St. Owens Street,
Hereford,
HR1 2JW
Tel: 01432 274561;
Fax: 01432 270298
Email FireSafetyWest@hwfire.org.uk

Environmental Health and Trading Standards
Herefordshire Council,
PO BOX 233,
Hereford,
HR1 2ZF
Trading Standards (01432) 261761
Env. Health (01432) 260521

Planning Services
Herefordshire Council,
Development Control,
Blue School House,
Hereford,
HR1 2ZB
Tel. (01432) 261787 – ask for local Planning Enforcement Officer

(In relation to vessels) Environment Agency
Newtown Industrial Estate,
Northway Lane,
Tewkesbury,
GL20 8JG
Fax 01684 293599

Hafren House,
Welshpool Road
Shelton,
Shrewsbury
SY3 8BB
Fax 01743 272138
Helpdesk 0800 807060