Licensing authorities

 

    Information about licensing authorities - regulatory functions

    • About licensing authorities

      An introduction to the regulatory functions of licensing authorities in relation to licensing premises for gambling.

    • Permits

      There are four main types of gambling permit that licensing authorities are responsible for issuing: alcohol-licensed premises; family entertainment centres; prize gaming; and clubs.

    • Premises licences

      Premises licences are granted by licensing authorities, who can authorise the provision of facilities for gambling.

    • Small society lotteries

      Small society lotteries do not require a licence but must be registered with the licensing authority in the area where the principal office of the society is located.

    Information for licensing authorities

    • Guidance to licensing authorities

      The Gambling Commission's guidance on all of the functions of licensing authorities under the Gambling Act 2005.

    • Information exchange with the Gambling Commission

      Licensing authorities are required to exchange information with the Gambling Commission under the Gambling Act 2005.

    • Licensing authority returns

      Licensing authorities are required to submit returns to the Gambling Commission detailing: permits; temporary use notices; occasional use notices; premises inspections; and reasons for and outcomes of reviews.

    • Key information for licensing authorities

      Publications, statutory guidance, and advice of interest to licensing authorities.

    • Local authority lotteries

      Licensing authorities may run 'local authority lotteries' to raise funds to cover anything for which they have the power to incur expenditure. All local authority lotteries must be licensed by the Gambling Commission.

    • Contact us

      The Gambling Commission has a dedicated licensing authority telephone number and email address.