Statement of Licensing Policy 2021 - 2026
Section 5 of the 2003 Act requires a licensing authority to prepare and publish a statement of its licensing policy at least every five years. The current Policy for Stratford on Avon is due for renewal January 2026.
Consultation of Draft Licensing Policy 2026 - 2031
Under the Licensing Act 2003 ('the Act'), the Council is the Licensing Authority and is responsible for licensing and overseeing licensable activities as set out in the Act. The Licensing Act 2003 requires the Council to prepare and publish a Statement of Licensing Policy with respect to its licensing functions at least every five years. The council's current Statement of Licensing Policy came into effect on the 6 January 2021 and will cease to have effect on the 5 January 2026. The Council must be in a position to formally adopt a revised policy with effect from 6 January 2026. In order to satisfy the specific legal requirements set down in the Act, the Council needs to carry out a consultation process on the proposed Statement of Licensing Policy which will take effect and be enforce from 6 January 2026 to the 5 January 2031.
The council welcomes and encourages all interested parties to provide feedback in relation to the content and format of the whole policy.
The draft Statement of Licensing Policy is available to view here. Amendments are highlighted within the draft document.
This consultation will run until 10 September 2025. If you wish to make any comments in relation to the draft policy, Please forward any correspondents to licensing@stratford-dc.gov.uk with the reference LA03 POLICY.
