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PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION FORMS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
TO:
WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
PO BOX 190
LOWESTOFT
NR32 1WX
What is a Personal Licence and why do I need one ?
A personal licence authorises an individual to sell alcohol by
retail and supply or authorise the supply of alcohol. The licence
is ‘portable’ and will allow the licence holder to work in any
premises in England or Wales holding a valid premises licence,
which permits the supply of alcohol.
The licence will be in the form of two separate parts:
- a durable credit card style permit stating your name, address,
licence details and photograph
- a counterpart document stating your name, address, licence
details and any
relevant or foreign unspent convictions.
How much does a Personal Licence cost and how long will it last
?
A personal licence will cost £37 and will last for 10 years (unless
surrendered, forfeited, suspended, or revoked).
If you are charged with a
relevant offence you must inform the court immediately that you
are a personal licence holder. If you are subsequently convicted
you will have to inform the licensing authority and return your
licence so that the offence can be endorsed on it.
Change of name and/or address
Change of
name/address for personal licence form (Opens
in new window)
You must notify the Licensing Authority if you move or change your
name. The form should be completed and returned together with the
fee of £10.50 (cheques to be made payable to Waveney District
Council). You must also enclose your old licence.
Do I need a Personal Licence if I just work behind a bar /
or in an off-licence ?
No one is required to hold a personal licence to work in a premises
licensed to sell alcohol, other than the person named as the
*Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) on the premises licence.
However, every sale or supply of alcohol must be authorised by an
individual who does hold a personal licence. It is an operational
decision for the person who holds the premises licence as to how
many of his/her staff will need to hold a personal licence to
comply with this requirement. The personal licence holder
authorising the supply will be accountable for all transactions
they authorise.
If you work in a members club, supplying alcohol to members and
their guests only, then a personal licence holder may not be
required. This will depend on the type of licence held by the Club
and you will need to ask your employer about this.
*
Read more
about the role of the Designated Premises Supervisor
General information concerning personal licence
applications:
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement
in connection with an application for a personal licence. To do so
may result in prosecution and a fine of up to £5000.
You must notify the Licensing Authority immediately if you are
convicted of any offence during the time between making your
application and the grant of your licence.
If you have been convicted of a relevant or foreign offence then
the Police could object to the grant of your application on Crime
Prevention grounds, in which case a hearing may be necessary.
Upon request we can e-mail a copy of your approved licence to
you.
For further information use the contact details below:
E-mail:
licensing@waveney.gov.uk
Telephone: 01502
562111