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Regulation and deregulation

Licensing

LICENSING

The Borough Council is the licensing authority for alcohol sales and public music and dancing. To operate adult dancing including striptease and lap dancing a licence is required from the Council. The Council is aware that there is some controversy over allowing pubs and clubs to provide striptease and lap dancing. Some people are wildly opposed to such entertainment being provided, while others feel such entertainment should be provided in non-residential areas and away from schools etc. Others say that as long as the entertainment is behind closed doors and for adults, it is okay.

Option 1: I oppose adult entertainment.

Option 2: I think adult entertainment should only be provided in non-residential areas and away from schools.

Option 3: I think adult entertainment is okay provided it is behind closed doors.

Option 4: Other (please give details here) ____________________________

QUESTION 2 – Do you have any concerns about lap-dancing and adult entertainment in Bedford?

YES/NO/UNSURE

If YES, please state what are your concerns?

QUESTION 3 – Generally, do you believe there are grounds to refuse applications for lap-dancing and striptease entertainment based on the following:

a) prevention of crime and disorder;

b) public safety;

c) prevention of public nuisance; and

d) protection of children from harm.

YES/NO/UNSURE

Comments  ________________________________________

Questions on licensing adult entertainment ( 31 Kb ) - DOWNLOAD

Please send your answers to above questions to Alice Letts:

Licensing Policy Consultation (Reg & Admin)
Bedford Borough Council
Town Hall, St Paul ’s Square
Bedford MK40 1SJ
Telephone (01234) 227470
Email la2003@bedford.gov.uk

Licensing Act 2003

The Licensing Policy deals with the licensing of alcohol, late night refreshments, and entertainment. Between August and October 2006 the Council conducted a consultation to review its Statement of Licensing Policy. The Council instigated the consultation in response to the revised guidance from the Secretary of State under section 182 of the 2003 Act (‘the Guidance’). The consultation focussed on whether the existing policy should be amended as a consequence of the revised guidance. A questionnaire was produced that asked questions that also discussed annealed glass and licensing hours.

You may download copies of the Supplementary Guidance, and the Statement of Licensing Policy below, or collect a copy from the Bedford Borough Library or the Town Hall.

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