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Ensure bonfire events safety this year with tips on fireworks, insurance, licences, and notifying neighbours for a safe celebration.
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There are a number of personal license holder offences under the Licensing Act 2003.
9 June 2015
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Council or Police officers can prosecute persons for any of these offences. Cases can be dealt with by way of a formal caution or in the Magistrates Court. The Court may also order the forfeiture of a Personal Licence, or suspend it for up to six months. If you are convicted of an offence, the Police may also raise objections to you holding a Personal Licence, and the Council can hold a hearing to consider whether your Personal Licence should be revoked.
| Failing to notify the Council upon application for a grant or renewal of a relevant offence or foreign offence | Applicant | “as soon as is reasonably practicable”, reasonable excuse | £2,500.00 |
| Failing to notify the Council of any change in name and address | Personal Licence Holder | “as soon as is reasonably practicable”, reasonable excuse | £500.00 |
| Failing to produce or notify the Court of the Personal Licence when being dealt with for a relevant offence | Personal Licence Holder | “no later than his first appearance”; reasonable excuse |
£500.00 |
| Failing to notify the Council that you have been convicted of a relevant offence/foreign offence where the Court has not already done so | Personal Licence Holder | “as soon as reasonably practicable after the conviction”; reasonable excuse | £500.00 |
| Failing to produce the licence for updated to Council within 14 days of notice | Personal Licence Holder | Reasonable excuse | £500.00 |
| Failing to produce the Personal Licence for inspection by a constable or authorised officer | Personal Licence Holder | Reasonable excuse | £500.00 |
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