Licensing

The Licensing Act 2003 covers sale of alcohol, provision of entertainment and late night refreshment.

Licensing Act 2003

Milton Keynes Licensing Policy

Following a public consultation and adoption by Full Council, the new Statement of Licensing Policy 2008 - 2011 can be viewed here... more...

Welcome to the Licensing Home page. From here you can access, download, and obtain more information on relevant licence, registration and consent application procedures. You will also find the department's contact details.

The Licensing Team are responsible for the administration of a range of licences, registrations and consents including sale of alcohol, provision of entertainment, late night refreshment and gambling.

For an A - Z listing of licences, permits and consents provided by the Licensing Team and other Agencies, click on the following link - Licensing A-Z.

Interested parties and Responsible Authorities are able to make representations against certain types of applications under the Licensing Act 2003. Any representations must relate to at least 1 of the 4 licensing objectives.
Please note these will normally be passed onto the applicant.
Please click on the link below to view all applications submitted to the Licensing Authority.

Applications Received / Licences Issued

As part of its licensing duties under the Licensing Act 2003 Milton Keynes Council has published a Licensing Policy. The policy must be formally reviewed every three years. The policy was last reviewed December 2005 following public concerns on the safety of glass drinking vessels in higher risk venues.





The Milton Keynes Council Statement of Licensing Policy is currently under consultation until 31 October 2007. We would like to receive the views of any member of the public who feels they will be affected by the proposed policy and also from members of those groups as listed on pages 6 - 7 of the Consultation Document_(627K)

If you wish to make any comments please refer to the form at the back of the Consultation Document.

If you have specific queries or comments that you would like to make then please Contact Us as your views are important.

From March 1st 2005 it has been an offence to work as a door supervisor without a licence issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) . Details can be found at http://www.the-sia.org.uk/

Street Trading Advice

The Milton Keynes Council regulates street trading under powers adopted from the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982. Streets are designated as 'Consent Streets' and 'Prohibited Streets'. Street Trading Advice

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The Council operates a voluntary scheme for mobile food traders operating in Milton Keynes. Approved traders receive a scheme plate that fits onto their vehicle so that the public can have confidence that the operator complies with food safety legislation and recognised best practice. For more information contact the Licensing Team, or click on the image to enlarge.