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
Barley and Vine Limited Bedford Arms, 57 High Street, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RH

Application for a variation to an existing premises licence.

Applicant seeks to extend the licensable area for the sale of alcohol to include the outside area as per the new plan.

 

18 September 2026
Kirkup Ireland Enterprises Limited The Alcove and Rooms and the Post Office, 206 High Street, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XU

Application for the grant of a new premises licence.

Application seeks to authorise:

Supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises 

Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:00, Saturday 09:00 to 13:00

Supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises

Tuesday to Sunday 12:00 to 23:00

9 October 2026
Bedford Hotel Limited The Sharnbrook Hotel, Park Lane, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1LX 

Application for the grant of a new premises licence.

Application seeks to authorise:

Live music, recorded music and plays

Monday to Saturday 11:00 to 00:00, Sunday 12:00 to 23:00

Films 

Monday to Sunday 12:00 to 00:00

Performances of Dance

Sunday to Thursday 11:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday 11:00 to 00:00

Late night refreshment 

Sunday to Thursday 23:00 to 00:00, Friday and Saturday 23:00 to 02:00

Supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises only

Monday to Sunday 10:00 to 00:00

12 October 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 alcohol licensing pages on GOV.UK.