This FAQ site contains information supplied by The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS) and other sources.
In offering this advice Stroud District Council wishes to make it clear that the Legislation and guidance may change over time and the advice given is based on the information available at the time this website was produced.
It is not necessarily comprehensive and is subject to revision in the light of further information. Only the courts can interpret statutory legislation with any authority.
This advice is not intended to be a definitive guide to, nor substitute for, the relevant law. Independent legal advice should be sought where appropriate.
Introduction
On 10th July 2003 the Licensing Act 2003 received the Royal Assent and came into force on the 24th of November 2005.
This list of FAQs is not exhaustive, and some of the information given is an interpretation of current Government thinking rather than confirmed policy. The information given was correct at time of writing and Stroud District Council will endeavour to update as further information is made available.
You can view the Frequently Asked Questions for the Licensing Act 2003 via this link.