Licensing and Permits
The licensing team deals with a
wide variety of issues across the district. These range from the
sale of alcohol, taxi licensing, street trading and even scrap
metal registration.
Licences are necessary for many
reasons but foremost, is ensuring the safety of the public using
the services being offered. A licence issued by a local
authority acts as a certificate of trust allowing the Public to
feel confident in the services they receive, knowing that the
licence holder has been suitably vetted.
The licensing website is broken down
into the sections listed below, please browse through these lists
to find the section relevant to your enquiry.
Contact the Licensing Team
Although there is now one authority
for Cheshire West and Chester, we still maintain licensing offices
in the three districts. You can contact your local licensing team
between 8.30am and 4.45pm.
Contact the licensing team
What's New
See information on changes to licensing in Whats new in
licensing for Cheshire West and Chester.
Important Reminder When Making An Application!
The licensing team tries to offer as
accomodating a service as we can however, due to the sheer number
of customers we deal with, we must operate an appointments
only system. If you would like to submit your
application in person; please always call us in advance to arrange
an appointment to avoid disappointment. If you do not have an
appointment, we may not be able to see you.
Licensing Public Register
Please visit our Public Register. This
contains information on all the licences we issue for the Chester
area. Information for the areas of Ellesmere Port and Neston
is published by way of a monthly list.
Licensing Act 2003
Visit the Licensing Act 2003 section
- Premises Licences / Club Premises Certificates
- Personal Licences
- Temporary Events Notices
Gambling Act 2005
Visit the Gambling Act 2005 section
- Premises Licences
- Gaming Permits
- Lotteries
General Licensing
Visit the General Licensing section
- Artists Licences
- Charitable Collections (Street and House to House
Collections)
- Scrap Metal Dealers
- Sex Establishments
- Street Trading
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licences
Visit the Hackney and Private Hire
Licensing section
- Drivers Licences
- Vehicle Licences
- Operators Licences
Licensing Enforcement Policy
Visit the Licensing Enforcement Policy
section
A breakdown of Cheshire West and Chester's policy on
enforcing the relevant legislation.