Policies
From time to time, we will review the policies below. If the policies are revised, we will inform the public and other stakeholders. You can view current public consultations below, including documents from consultations that are now closed.
The current policies are set out below:
- Licensing Policy (sixth edition) - Licensing Act (PDF, 3348.98 KB) – this sets out the Licensing Authority’s approach to licensing premises that sell alcohol, provide regulated entertainment or late night refreshment. This came into effect on 28 January 2020.
- Notice of Publication of Statement of Licensing Policy (7th Edition) – In accordance with Section 5(1)(a) of the Licensing Act 2003, the council has published by 30 December 2024, its revised Licensing Policy for the Licensing Act below. Contact licensing@enfield.gov.uk if you would like a copy emailed to you. Alternatively, you can inspect the policy between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, at the Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA.
- Licensing Policy (7th Edition) Licensing Act (PDF, 3318.07 KB) – this comes into effect on 28 January 2025.
- Statement of Licensing Principles (sixth edition) - Gambling Act (PDF, 565.76 KB) – this came into effect on 31 January 2022
- Notice of Publication of Statement of Licensing Principles – In pursuance of Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005 and in accordance with The Gambling Act 2005 (Licensing Authority Policy Statement) (England and Wales) Regulations 2006, the council has published by 2 January 2025, its revised Statement of Principles for the Gambling Act below. Contact licensing@enfield.gov.uk if you would like a copy emailed to you. Alternatively, you can inspect the policy between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, at the Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA.
- Statement of Licensing Principles (seventh edition) Gambling Act (PDF, 2924.68 KB) – this comes into effect on 31 January 2025
- Local Area Profile document to support Statement of Licensing Principles (seventh edition) Gambling Act (PDF, 3022.57 KB) – this comes into effect on 31 January 2025
- Street Trading Policy - council policy (PDF, 85.45 KB) – this sets out the Licensing Authority’s approach to licensing tables and chairs on a highway, provides the list of designated streets, and sets out the licence conditions for street trading, seasonal markets and farmers markets
Consultations
We carry out public consultations on policy to gain the views of residents and businesses.
Current consultations
There are no current consultations.
Closed consultations
- Consultation responses to Licensing Act and Gambling Act policies (seventh edition) (PDF, 218.22 KB)
- Consultation responses to Licensing Policy (sixth edition) – Licensing Act 2003 (PDF, 35.41 KB)
- Consultation responses to Statement of Licensing Principles (sixth edition) – Gambling Act (PDF, 197.53 KB)