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
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
Dilanth Mohanarajah PD Express Food and Wine, 28 Commercial Road, Bedford, Mk40 1QS

Application for a variation to an existing premises licence.

Applicant seeks to vary the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises from 07:00 to 22:00 every day to be 07:00 to 02:00 every day.

Amend an existing condition in relation to no sale of beers, lagers and ciders over over 6.5% ABV to permit the sale of Dragon Stout and Guinness Export beers.

1 January 2026

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.