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
JD Wetherspoon plc Brewers Fayre, Fletcher Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FY

Application for a minor variation to an existing premises licence.

Applicant seeks minor alterations to the layout of the premises.

10 August 2026
Greene King Retailing Limited Ship, 7 St Cuthbert's Street, Bedford, MK40 3JB

Application for a minor variation to an existing premises licence.

Applicant seeks minor alterations to the layout of the premises.

10 August 2026
JD Wetherspoon plc Pilgrims Progress, 42 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1QB

Application for a variation to an existing licence.

Applicant seeks to remove the following condition from the licence:

"Children will be required to vacate the bar by 21:00 unless they are eating in which case they will be required to vacate the bar by 21:30"

14 August 2026
JD Wetherspoon plc The Fletton Brick, Fletcher Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FY

Application for the grant of a new premises licence

Applicant seek to authorise the following licensable activities.

The provision of late night refreshment:

Sunday to Wednesday 23:00 to 00:30 and Thursday to Saturday 23:00 to 01:00

The supply of alcohol:

Sunday to Wednesday 08:00 to 00:30 and Thursday to Saturday 23:00 to 01:00

Non standard timings will apply.

24 August 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.