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Statement of Licensing Policy

In accordance with the Licensing Act 2003, the Licensing Act 2003 (Licensing Statement Period) Order 2004 and Department for Culture Media and Sport Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003, notice is hereby given that Fenland District Council intends to review its Statement of Licensing Policy relating to the Licensing Act 2003 to come into effect on 1 January 2026.

Public consultation on the revised Statement of Licensing Policy commences on 15 September 2025 and will end on 26 October 2025.

Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031 (PDF, 458 KB)

The main changes include:

Section 6.12 - Agent of change

References the agent of change principles in relation to the National Planning Policy Framework and how existing businesses and facilities should not have unreasonable restrictions placed on them as a result of development permitted after they were established.

Section 6.13 - Equality and inclusion in Licensed premises

Outlines licence holder and local authorities' legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010

Section 6.14 - Women's Safety and Wider Vulnerability

Outlines the local authorities' commitment to tackling violence against women and girls and gives examples of measure that can be taken by licensed premises to promote women and vulnerable persons safety including the adoption of 'Ask for Angela' scheme.

Section 6.15 - The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act

References the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill which will soon become legislation. This is also known as Martyn's Law.