Proposed changes to Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031

Overview

We are reviewing our Statement of Licensing Policy under Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003.

The Statement details the policy considerations to be applied in response to licence applications for the sale and supply of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshment and will form the basis of licensing decisions taken by the Council in its capacity as the ‘Licensing Authority’.  

Consultation is open on the updated proposed policy (2026-2031).

Should you have any comments on the suggested amendments (highlighted in red in the policy) or indeed you wish to propose other alterations to the policy, please send them in writing no later than 5pm on 15 August 2025.

Responses to the consultation should be sent by email to licensing.reg@rochdale.gov.uk or by post to:

Rochdale Borough Council

Licensing Section

Floor 3, Number One Riverside,

Smith Street, Rochdale,

OL16 1XU