Licences - game dealing

The Licensing Unit receive and administer Deal in Game Licence applications, under Section 18 of the Game Act 1831, for the sale of fresh game.

The service receives and administers Deal in Game Licence applications and fees in addition to a range of other licences, permits and registrations.

The Licensing Team operates during normal office hours and are available to take telephone calls, respond to e-mails and see applicants in reception from 09.00 to 17.00hrs to offer help and advice.

The Licensing Team consults other internal departments and outside agencies on applications and are required to consult with Environmental Health on these applications.

Officers regularly inspect food premises selling fresh game to ensure compliance with licence conditions.

Complaints about the premises selling fresh game or the condition of the fresh game sold can be made by eForm, telephone, e-mail, post or in person at the Civic Offices. All complaints are dealt with in accordance with the Councils Complaint Procedure.

Eligibility
The owner or occupier of a premises shall be the applicant and person in whose name the licence is issued

Required Customer Information
If company applying have a registered office address, this must be stated in the application letter together with the name and address of the premises where the game is to be sold.

Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
Applications are endorsed within two days by the Food Team Officer responsible for the premises where the game is to be sold or by their senior officer having checked computer records for any complaints if agreed. Where no objections are received the licence is issued immediately or if objections are received the application is listed for hearing by the Licensing Sub-Committee.

More information about this service

Contact Us

Address:
Licensing Team
P O Box 57
Civic Centre
Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XH
Map

Telephone:
0208 379 1000

Fax:
0208 379 5120

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday
9.00am to 5.00pm

Useful Links

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