Local licensing forum
Under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 every local authority must establish a Local Licensing Forum for their area. The forum’s role is to keep under review the operation of the new Licensing Act and to give advice and make recommendations to the Licensing Board in relation to any matters that the forum considers appropriate. Although the forum is independent from the Licensing Board they will share the common goal of having the local community’s best interest at the heart of the decision making.
The forum consists of between 5 and 20 members as the Council may determine, with members being representative of the key interest areas which are:
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Holders of premises and personal licences
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Persons having functions relating to health, education or social work
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Young people
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Persons living within the forum’s area
If you are interested in the impact of the licensing decisions in your area and feel you can bring something to the forum please contact us using the details below.
Democratic Services Admin