Licensing Enforcement Policy
Licensing is necesssary to protect the public health and public safety of residents, visitors and the business community whilst encouraging fair trading and promoting the economy. In order to achieve this, legislation requires that licences, permits consents and registrations be obtained. These are subject to certain conditions.
Purpose of enforcement
The Licensing Team recognise that most businesses and individuals want to comply with the law. Assistance and advice will be provided, wherever possible, to help businesses and individuals meet their legal obligations without unneccessary expense. However, it will take firm action against those who flout the law or act irresponsibly.
Our aim is to:
- protect the public
- punish offenders
- change the behaviour of offenders
- deter future non-compliance
- provide a fair trading environment for compliant businesses
The Licensing Enforcement Policy sets out what businesses and any other parties being regulated can expected from enforcement action and ensure all such action is proportionate and is conducted with openness, fairness and consistency.