The Statement of Licensing Policy sets out how the Licensing Authority will carry out its function in respect of individual applications and Notices made under the terms of the Licensing Act 2003 to promote the four licensing objectives which are:
- the prevention of crime and disorder
- public safety
- the prevention of public nuisance
- the protection of children from harm
The Licensing Authority aims to provide a transparent balanced, consistent, proportionate and fair licensing service for all service users including applicants, licence holders, Responsible Authorities and members of the public.
Holders of authorisations, be that a Premises Licence, Club Premises Certificate, Temporary Event Notice or Personal Licence will be expected to work proactively and positively with the Licensing Authority, Responsible Authorities and members of the public to promote the licensing objectives.
The policy aims to ensure a consistent approach to licensing within Wirral, promoting fairness and proportionality. The policy is to assist Officers and Members of the Licensing Act Committee in reaching decisions on particular applications, setting out those matters that will normally be taken into account.
The policy seeks to provide clarity for applicants and those who wish to make representations in respect of any applications to enable them to understand the objectives being promoted and matters that will be considered in determination of the applications made under the Licensing Act 2003.
The policy will cover all applications for Premises Licences, Club Premises Certificates, notification of temporary events, together with applications for transfers and variations. The policy also provides details of the review process that provides a key protection for the community where problems associated with the licensing objectives are occurring after the grant or variation of a Premises Licence or Club Premises Certificate.
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