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
Noble Retail Limited Premier Store, 26 to 28 Gostwick Road, Bedford, MK42 9XD

Application for a variation to an existing premises licence. Applicant seeks to vary the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises only:

From Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 21:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 19:00

To Monday to Sunday 06:00 to 23:00

29 October 2025
Chief Officer of Bedfordshire Police Royal Mart, 5-7 The Broadway, Bedford, MK42 2TJ

Application for a Summary Review of Premises Licence BBC/PNEW/502/20 as follows:

"On behalf of the Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police we request the expedited review of the premises licence BBC/PNEW/502/20 Royal Mart, 5-7 The Broadway, Bedford, under the licensing objective of the Prevention of Crime and Disorder, Promotion of Public Safety and the Protection of Children from Harm, as outlined in the Licensing Act 2003. 

The allegation is of such severity that an expedited review of the premises is necessary to safeguard all vulnerable people who may use the premises to buy alcohol, certainly those that are underage and have previous success in purchasing alcohol whilst underage

30 October 2025
Saranya Gunasekaran Tasty Chicken Peri Peri, 139 Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0RU

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 11:00 to 23:00

Alcohol will be available to customers purchasing food for collection only. Alcohol will not be sold or supplied through any delivery service. Alcohol will be ancillary to the provision of takeaway food.

4 November 2025
Shona Hall Maison Le Votre, 58a High Street, Bedford, Mk40 1NT

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

The supply of alcohol for consumption both on and off the premises: 

Monday to Sunday 09:00 to 22:30

4 November 2025
Mircea-Dorel Spiridache Paradise Bar and Lounge, Unit E River Street, Bedford, MK40 1PX

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

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

Sunday to Thursday 10:00 to 22:30, Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 02:30

The provision of late night refreshment:

Friday and Saturday 23:00 to 02:30

None standard timings will apply

10 November 2025
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

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.