Statement of Licensing Policy - Licensing Act 2003 - 7 January 2026 to 6 January 2031

15.1     This policy will come into effect on 7 January 2026 and will remain in force for not more than five years. During that time it will be subject to periodic reviews and further consultation.

15.2   The council is required to review its Licensing Policy statement every five years and will, in doing so, take into account the views of:

• members and relevant officers of the council
• Northumbria Police, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and all of the other Responsible Authorities defined in the Act
• holders of premises and personal licences and club premises certificates
• local businesses, residents and representatives
• individuals and organisations with an interest in the regulations of licensable activities both locally and nationally

15.3   The council may, however, review the policy at any time within those five years should it consider it appropriate to do so.

15.4     Following consultation, any revisions to this policy will be published.