Consultation on a proposal to amend the Licensing Act 2003 to simplify the procedures for Licensing Statements; Interim Authority Notices; and Temporary Event Notices

This consultation document seeks your views on three separate simplification proposals relating to the Licensing Act 2003 (the Act).

The Government proposes to simplify the requirements for:

• The revision of licensing statements (Proposal A);
• interim authority notices (IAN) or applications for reinstatement on transfer (RT) following the death, incapacity or insolvency of the licence holder (Proposal B); and
• the notification of temporary event notices (Proposal C).

The consultation also seeks your views on the draft Order, impact assessment and draft amendments to the Statutory Guidance under s.182 of the Act in relation to these changes.

Please note responses may be published, unless you ask us not do so. In addition under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 all information in responses, including personal information, may be subject to publication or disclosure. If any correspondent requests confidentiality this cannot be guaranteed, and will only be possible if considered appropriate under the legislation.

For enquiries about the consultation (handling) process only please contact DCMS Public Engagement and Recognition Unit (PERU) at the above address or email enquiries@culture.gsi.gov.uk, heading your communication ‘Consultation on simplify the procedures for Licensing Statements, IAs and TENs (Licensing Act 2003)’.