Does The Act Mean 24 Hour Opening For Licensed Premises?
Not necessarily. The Government is not promoting 24 hour drinking. The Act will lead to flexible, rather than uniform, closing times and allow for the possibility of premises to remain open for up to 24 hours. The actual hours of operation will vary from venue to venue depending on the operator’s wishes and the consideration of the views of people affected, for example, local residents and businesses. Alongside their application for a premises licence, applicants will be required to submit an operating schedule to the licensing authority, which will include the proposed hours of operation. If no relevant representations are made in relation to the application, the licensing authority must grant the application.
Related Questions
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