Post published on October 27, 2023.

The LGA has produced a range of tip sheets to support members of licensing committees. There are four tip sheets which cover the role of the chair/vice-chair, alcohol and entertainment licensing, taxi and private hire vehicle licensing, and gambling licensing. They provide a brief overview of the role of committee members within each licensing framework and some best practice ideas.

The tip sheets are:

• Alcohol and entertainment licensing – This tip sheet is for councillors who are part of their councils licensing committee. The page provides a brief overview of the role, along with some best practice ideas in relation to alcohol and entertainment licensing.

• Role of the chair and vice-chair – This tip sheet provides advice for chair’s and vice-chair’s of council licensing committees. Plus a brief overview of the role, along with some best practice ideas.

• Gambling licensing – This tip sheet is for councillors who are part of their councils licensing committee. The page provides a brief overview of the role, along with some best practice ideas in relation to gambling premises licensing.

• Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing – This tip sheet is for councillors who are part of their councils licensing committee. The page provides a brief overview of the role, along with some best practice ideas in relation to Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing.