Call for Evidence on Alcohol Licensing Reform

The government is inviting submission of views and evidence to assist the development of a modern, proportionate, and enabling licensing system.

This call for evidence, follows on from the Licensing Taskforce recommendations and the government’s response to those recommendations.

This request focuses on the ‘on trade’ in relation to alcohol sales, premises such as pubs, restaurants and nightclubs, and on all entertainment licensed under the Licensing Act 2003.

Organisations and Individuals from the following areas, are encourages to participate is this evidential request:

• licensed businesses and trade bodies
• local authorities and licensing officers
• police and other enforcement agencies
• cultural and community organisations
• residents’ advocacy groups
• legal, planning and regulatory professionals
• public health organisations
• local news publishers
• members of the public

The window to provide evidence is only short and will expire at midday on 6 November 2025. John Gaunt & Partners are looking forwarding to getting involved and providing their input to the government and assisting in this reform.