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Alcohol licensing
Our Alcohol Licensing Unit actively manages over 7,500 licensed premises across North Yorkshire and the City of York.
Our aim is to play a key role in enforcing alcohol licensing legislation and liaising with operators to ensure that every licensed premise in North Yorkshire complies and promotes the four licensing objectives:
- The prevention of crime and disorder
- Public safety
- The prevention of public nuisance
- The protection of children from harm
Under the Licensing Act 2003, it is the local authority which is responsible for administering, granting, suspending and revoking alcohol licences.
Local authorities
Your local authority is responsible for alcohol licensing.
| Area | Website |
|---|---|
| Craven | Craven District Council |
| Hambleton | Hambleton District Council |
| Harrogate | Harrogate Borough Council |
| Richmondshire | Richmondshire District Council |
| Ryedale | Ryedale District Council |
| Scarborough | Scarborough Borough Council |
| Selby | Selby District Council |
| York | City of York Council |
Currently, due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the restrictions in place for all members of society, please direct any licensing queries regarding new licences or Temporary Event Notices to your local Licensing Authority.
Covid-19 guidance for reopening of restaurants, bars, pubs and takeaways
North Yorkshire Police Alcohol Licensing Unit
Contact a member of our Alcohol Licensing team.
| Sergeant Jackie Booth | Force Alcohol Licensing Manager |
|---|---|
| PC Jackie Allen | Force Alcohol Licensing Officer |
| PC Samantha Bolland | Force Alcohol Licensing Officer |
| PC Debbie Chadwick | Force Alcohol Licensing Officer |
| PC Kimberley Hollis | Force Alcohol Licensing Officer |
| Lorraine Rowson-Clark | Force Alcohol Licensing Admin Officer |
For all general enquiries please contact our administration team at nyplicensing@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.
Our main office address is:
Police Licensing
York Police Station
Fulford Road
York
YO10 4BY
Tel: 01609 643273
Opening times are 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday.
Fire Safety
For advice on fire safety in licensed premises please use the following link http://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/businesssafety/legislation