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Entertainment licences

Licensing Act 2003

Personal licence - any person who wishes to be responsible for the sale of alcohol must hold a Personal licence

Premises licence - authorises the use of any premises for licensable activities

Club certificate - is required for a premises to which public access is restricted and where alcohol is supplied other than for profit

Provisional statement - can be submitted before applying for a Premises licence

Temporary event notices - can be submitted for an occasional event

More information

View Bury Licensing Policy 

Licensing Act 2003 - frequently asked questions

Go to the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport website 

Guidance for residents making representations, appeals and reviews go to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport advice and guidance web page

Other entertainment licences

Door supervisor 
Sell explosives (fireworks)
Sex shop 

The Licensing Service, Bury Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury, BL9 OSW

Phone: 0161 253 5208
Fax: 0161 253 6090
E-mail: licensing@bury.gov.uk