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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishwar Kumar | Kumar's Kitchen, 50 Ram Yard, Bedford, MK40 1AL |
Application for the grant of a new premises licence. Applicant seeks to authorise the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on the premises only Monday to Sunday 10:00 to 23:00 |
25 March 2026 |
| Marsdens Caters of Sheffield Limited | KFC, 498 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK41 0DX |
Application for the grant of a new premises licence. Applicant seeks to authorise the provision of late night refreshment indoors and outdoors. Monday to Sunday 23:00 to 00:00 |
31 March 2026 |
| Gusto Catering Limited | Archers Rest Cafe and Bistro, Great Denham Pavilion, Queen Eleanor Drive, Bedford, MK40 4SQ |
Application for a variation to an existing premises licence. Applicant seeks to: Add the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises for takeaway / delivery (currently on sales only) Removal of condition “alcohol is only sold as ancillary to a table meal whereby patrons must be seated” Removal of condition “no glass/glass bottles must be taken from the premises” Proposal of new conditions to address off sales of alcohol for takeaway/delivery |
1 April 2026 |
| Bedford Town Football Club Limited | Bedford Town Football Club, The Eyrie, Meadow Lane, Bedford, MK44 3LW |
Application for the grant of a new premises licence. Applicant seeks to authorise the provision of films (indoors only), indoor sporting events, boxing or wrestling (indoors only), live and recorded music, performances of dance and anything of a similar description (indoors and outdoors) Monday to Sunday 08:00 to 02:00 Outdoor live and recorded music to cease at 22:00hrs on any given day. The provision of late night refreshment Monday to Sunday 23:00 to 02:00 The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises only Monday to Sunday 08:00 to 02:00 Non standard timings apply to all for New Year's Eve and on the day British Summertime begins. |
2 April 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.