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
Live Nation (Music) UK Limited Bedford Park Event Site, Bedford Park, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7SS

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

The provision of plays, films, live and recorded music, performances of dance, anything of a similar description and supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises only: 

Monday to Friday 16:00 to 23:00, Saturday and Sunday 13:00 to 23:00

A maximum of 5 concert days per annum to take place consecutively as part of one single event with a maximum capacity of 14,999

13 November 2025
Six Star Events Limited Everard Meadow, Longholme Way, Bedford, MK42 0BX

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

The provision of live and recorded music and anything of a similar description:

Saturday and Sunday 13:00 to 22:30

The supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises only:

Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 22:30

A totally 90s festival to take place annually on the Saturday and Sunday of the August Bank Holiday weekend. The first event to be held on 29 and 30 August 2026

24 November 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

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.