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Personal licence holder licensing offences

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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