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Our licensing policies

Our licensing policies for alcohol, entertainment, late night refreshment and gambling.

Read our licensing policies in full.

Alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshment licensing policy

Our Statement of Licensing Policy (PDF) explains how we license premises and clubs. This is for the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment and late night refreshment.

Applicants for relevant licences should be aware of this policy when they prepare their application.

The policy contains important information about:

  • local cumulative impact policies
  • appropriate premises operating hours
  • best practice management guidance

Gambling licensing policy

The Southwark Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy (PDF) sets out our principles for the licensing of gambling premises.

Applicants for relevant licences should be aware of this policy when they prepare their application.