Covid-19: Licensing issues
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Business Closure) (England) Regulations 2020, providing coronavirus closure powers came into force immediately from 2pm on Saturday, 21 March 2020.
The regulations were made under Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984.They provide a criminal sanction (unlimited fine) and enforcement powers to ensure the closure of bars, pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, theatres, cinemas, gyms, museums, spas, concert halls, casinos, betting shops, indoor skating rinks and swimming pools and leisure centres. Exclusions include food and drink take-aways, cafes in hospitals, schools, prisons, supplies to homeless, hotel room-service.
View the Regulations
Off-sales advice (PDF File, 175kb)
Pre-opening Checklist (PDF File, 119kb)
Keeping Workers and Customers Safe guidance
Track and Trace Guidance [79kb]
We're Good To Go Accreditation
Outdoor events guidance
NALG guidance for licensed premises during November national restrictions (PDF File, 121kb)
UPDATE: Guidance on restrictions that come in on 2nd December
If you are unsure whether you need a licence for your business, you can contact us or alternatively, for free, practical business advice and support use the Licence Finder.
The licences we issue:
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