Premises alcohol and entertainment licence

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If you wish to offer late-night refreshments, certain types of entertainment or sell alcohol at a venue in Newham you must have a premises licence from us. We are the licensing authority.

Types of licence

There are four types of licence:


Search applications

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Search applications (in progress) and licences (granted/issued)

“Your opinion matters – consultation on the review of Newham’s Draft Statement of Licensing Policy

Every 5 years the Council is required to refresh and publish a Licensing Policy. The Licensing Policy is due for renewal and we are consulting on a draft version. We would like your feedback. Please submit written responses by emailing licensing@newham.gov.uk“

Statement of Licensing Policy 2025-30 (PDF)

Open date:

Thursday 16th December 2024 09:00

Close date:

Thursday 6th February 2025 17:00

Pre-application advice service

From April 2023 the Licensing Team are offering a pre-application advice service

Review Notices

Customer survey - Licensing

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