Licensing Act 2003

Wirral Council is responsible for the licensing of alcohol, entertainment, and late night refreshment at premises within Wirral.

Authorisation is required for:

• the sale by retail of alcohol
• the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club
• the provision of regulated entertainment
• the provision of late night refreshment

Information on the different types of alcohol licences available.

The licensing objectives

Under the Licensing Act 2003 there are four statutory licensing objectives:

• the prevention of crime and disorder
• public safety
• the prevention of public nuisance
• protection of children from harm

All applications for licences/certificates must show how the proposed activities will not have an adverse effect on the licensing objectives. 

View the Wirral Council Enforcement Policy.