Licensing Act 2003 Policy Document Consultation 2024

The Consultation

We collated views about the proposed changes to the statement of the principles that Southend-on-Sea City Council proposes to apply regarding the licensing of gambling, when exercising its functions under the Licensing Act 2003.

The Act requires Licensing Authorities to prepare and publish a policy statement every five years, which outlines the principles which they propose to apply when exercising their functions. These aim to 

• prevent of crime and disorder; 
• promote public safety; 
• prevent of public nuisance; and 
• protect children from harm. 

The Licensing Policy Statement lasts for a maximum of five years and this updated policy was adopted on 3rd January 2025.