FOREWORD MY GUIDE TO LICENSING As licensing officers for local

							                                                                   FOREWORD
      MY GUIDE TO LICENSING                             John Woolliscroft – Enterprise Inn

  As licensing officers for local authorities we   The introduction of the Licensing Act 2003
realised the burdens that the new licensing act    brought about a high degree of concern and
     placed on anyone wishing to apply for a       confusion for licensees. With the help of trade
  licence or applying for a temporary event to     experts, pubco regional managers and the
        sell alcohol or to provide regulated       guidance of dedicated Local Authority
 entertainment. The forms were complex and         Licensing Teams the transition was a stunning
 the penalties for submitting forms incorrectly    success. As a Regional Manager looking after
could have severe and costly implications. We      over 60 licensed premises I am aware of the
     also decided that if we found the forms       ongoing advice licensees need to comply with
    complex and awkward that the trade and         the Licensing Act.
     volunteers would find it equally difficult.   Many licensees are unaware of the need for
                                                   variations when making even small changes
  ‘My Guide to Licensing’ is a reference book      to their operation or structure. For the average
 written by licensing officers at Taunton Deane    licensee the complexities of the Act, and the
 and South Somerset Councils. The book (150        new forms it has generated, are still causing
pages) was written to assist the licensed trade    concern and the trade has been eagerly
to apply for licences and temporary events and     awaiting a comprehensive guide to processes
        to give general licensing advice.          and procedures - they now have it. Jim and
                 Julia Bradburn                    Julia have used their considerable practical
       Principal Licensing Officer (SSDC)          knowledge and experience to cut through the
                   Jim Hunter                      red tape to compile what can only be called
          Operations Manager (TDBC)                "the Licensing Bible".
                                                   Written for licensees, regional managers and
                                                   those concerned with licensing its step by
                                                   step style not only brings comfort and clarity
                                                   to the complexity of applications, variations
                                                   and appeals but also gives valuable examples
                                                   of completed forms. Whether you run a village
‘My Guide to Licensing’ retails at £20. Please     hall, traditional pub or town centre fun pub this
 complete and submit the form overleaf with        book will surely become your definitive point
               your payment.                       of reference for all licensing.
                                                   John Woolliscroft
"An invaluable easy to read publication to                  ‘My Guide To Licensing’
guide both the experienced and/or newcomer                       Order Form
through the complexities of The Licensing Act
2003".
Tim Woodrow, Palmers Brewery
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"A straightforward and honest guide which is
informative but, most importantly, practical.         Name: ……………………………………
Licensees today have witnessed some major
transitions in the law in recent years, there is      Address: ………………………………..
clearly a need for a step by step and clearly
defined guide as to how to navigate through           ……………………………………………
the licensing law processes.............this is it"
Jackie Gold, Avon and Somerset Police.
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“What all licensees need to know regarding            ……………………………………………
licensing customer care and their social
responsibility in the community”                      ……………………………………………
Clive Robinson, Hospitality Manager at
Yeovil Town Football Club and licensee                ……………………………………………

“This book has certainly been designed to a
                                                      No of copies required: ………………
high standard to assist the public with licensing
applications. The Fire Authority are happy to
discuss any issues with regard to fire safety
which helps the applicant with the licensing          Fee enclosed,£20 per copy (plus £1.50
process.”                                             postage and packaging), payable to
Kelvin Loader, Devon and Somerset Fire                SSDC
Service                                               (Tick box)

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“This guide will prove indispensable to anyone,       Licensing Department,
who finds applying for a licence or temporary
                                                      South Somerset District Council,
event difficult or for anyone having to support
their application to a licensing committee.”          The Council Offices,
Nigel Mermegan, Chair of the Licensing                Brympton Way,
Committee South Somerset District Council             Yeovil, BA20 2HT