Christmas and New Year closure information
Our council offices and phone lines will close at 4pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January 2026.
See our service arrangements for customers during this time.
Personal licence
Get licensed to supervise alcohol sales at a premises. Find out how to apply, the cost of the licence and how to request changes.
Apply for a personal licence
A personal licence lets you be the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) at a place that sells or supplies alcohol.
Who can apply
You must:
- be 18 or older
- have a licensing qualification
- not have had a personal licence taken away in the last 5 years
- tell us about any criminal convictions
What you need to apply
Upload these documents with your application:
- a criminal record check (dated within the last month)
- two passport-style photos (one signed by a professional to confirm it’s you)
- your licensing qualification certificate
- proof of your right to work in the UK
Fee
The application costs £37 (non-refundable)
What happens next
- We’ll notify the police and Home Office.
They have 14 days to object. If there are no objections and you meet the requirements, your licence will be granted.
Update your licence details
If you change your name or address, you must:
- contact the council that issued your licence
- return both your paper licence and plastic card
- if you can’t return them, explain why
It’s a criminal offence not to keep your licence details up to date.
Fee for Changes
- £10.50 for a replacement licence
