Under the Licensing Act 2003, responsible authorities and others have 28 days from the application date for a Premises Licence/Club Premises Certificate (and variation) to make representation to the Licensing Authority.

Representations must be made in writing and it is an offence under Section 158 of the LA 2003 knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. Those who make up a false statement may be liable on summary conviction to a fine of any amount.

Premises Licence and Club Premises Certificates

Applicant Address of Premises Details of application Last date for representations
Admiral Taverns Limited Barley Mow, 72 St Loyes Street, Bedford, MK40 1EX

Application for a minor variation to an existing premises licence.

Applicant seeks to amend conditions in order to address the 4 Licensing Objectives.

3 December 2025
Bedford Greenacre Independent School Bedford Greenacre Independent School, Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7AZ

Application for the grant of a new premises licence. Applicant seeks to authorise:

The provision of live and recorded music and performances of dance indoors and outdoors:

Monday to Friday 17:00 to 01:00

Saturday 09:00 to 01:00

Sunday 09:00 to 18:00

The provision of late night refreshment 

Monday to Saturday 23:00 to 01:00

The supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises only:

Monday to Friday 17:00 to 01:00

Saturday 09:00 to 01:00

Sunday 09:00 to 18:00

10 December 2025
Asda Stores Limited Asda Express, 178 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3EB

Application for the grant of a new premises licence. Applicant seeks to authorise: 

The supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises only:

Monday to Sunday 07:00 to 23:00

11 December 2025
Suleyman Cagin 34-38 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PS

Application for the grant of a new premises licence. Applicant seeks to authorise: 

The provision of late night refreshment:

Monday to Sunday 23:00 to 05:00

The supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises only:

Monday to Sunday 24 hours per day.

15 December 2025
Punch Taverns Limited Bull, 259 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PX

Application for a variation to an existing premises licence.

Applicant seeks to vary the supply of alcohol to commence at 09:00 every day of the week. Currently 11:00

The premises to open at 09:00 every day. Currently 11:00 

No change to the evening hours

24 December 2025

A Public Register showing the address, operating schedule and plan of premise can be viewed by appointment at the Council offices by emailing: Licensing@bedford.gov.uk

Download a summary of applications received for Temporary Event Notices, DPS Variations and Transfer of Premises Licences (PDF).

Licensing Service
Borough Hall
Cauldwell Street
Bedford 
MK42 9AP

For more information about licensing, please visit the Home Office website.