Licensing
Cinema
Any public performance of a film exhibition is a regulated activity and is licensable under The Licensing Act 2003.
The Act does not just apply to cinema premises but also includes exhibitions produced by video equipment such as video juke boxes in pubs and video screens in nightclubs.
You will need to apply to us for a Premises Licence.
All premises are inspected by the Licensing Authority, Fire Service, Police, Health and Safety and a Environmental Health Officer.
Films can normally only be shown if the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has awarded a certificate. These range from 'U' which means universal and can be seen by anyone, to '18' which means that only persons who are 18 and over can be admitted to see a particular film.
We have the power to act as a local censor and give permission for a film to be shown which has not been granted a certificate by the BBFC.
Useful web links
Apply for a licence or register a particular activity.
Policies govern all licence and registration applications.
Licensing and Regulatory Board|
The Board hear licensing applications under the Licensing Act 2003 when valid representations have been received. They also hear licence review applications for premises licences and club premises certificates.
We have to keep a Public Register that holds information on licences and certificates for some of the types we issue.
You can apply and pay for licence applications by telephone, online, or by post.
Licensing Act 2003 Fees 
PDF 16K
This gives full details of the government set fees.
Regulations for Premises Licences and Club Premises Certificate 2005 PDF 135K
These are the regulations that have been laid down by government.
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