Licensing authority returns

Licensing authorities are required to submit returns to the Gambling Commission detailing:

  • permits issued
  • temporary use notices issued
  • occasional use notices issued
  • premises inspections conducted
  • reasons for and outcomes of reviews.

If a licensing authority has nil activity to report, it must still submit a return.

How can returns be submitted?

Submit your returns online or, if you are unable to use the online system, you can download this template for submitting returns

Email the returns template to: localauthorityreturns@gamblingcommission.gov.uk.

If you cannot send your return online or by email, post a hard copy to:

Licensing Authority Returns
Gambling Commission
Victoria Square House
Victoria Square
Birmingham
B2 4BP

The returns process

Following last year’s consultation, with Local Government Regulation (formerly LACORS) and licensing authorities the return should now be completed on an annual basis. The main changes are as follows:

  • the information requirements on the form have been reduced
  • for the vast majority of licensing authorities the form will now be annual rather than quarterly
  • we have produced an analysis of the results and made it available to all licensing authorities
  • the form is available for completion online
  • the annual return is due for submission in the six weeks from 1 April.


Where can I view a copy of previous years licensing authority returns analysis?

We are interested in receiving your feedback on this analysis.

Who can I contact if I have a question?

If you have any queries about the process please read the frequently asked questions, if that does not answer your query please email localauthority@gamblingcommission.gov.uk


Page last reviewed: June 2011

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