City of London Committees

Licensing Committee

Licensing

Recent meetings

5 meetings

05 Feb 2026

1:45 pm

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 1.45 pm

The Licensing Committee of the City of London Council met on Thursday 05 February 2026 to discuss the Environment Department's high-level business plan for 2026-30, the revenue budgets for 2026/27, and upcoming legislative changes. The committee also review...

10 Jul 2025

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 1.45 pm

The Licensing Committee of the City of London Corporation met on 10 July 2025 to discuss revenue, business plans, legislative changes and licensing decisions. The committee was also scheduled to hear updates from the City of London Police and consider appea...

13 May 2025

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 13th May, 2025 1.45 pm

The City of London Corporation's Licensing Committee met on 13 May 2025 to elect a chairman and deputy chairman, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, and discuss several reports. The committee agreed on a proposed fee structure for 2025/26, and de...

About

This Committee exercises the City of London’s local authority licensing function under the Licensing Act 2003. As such, it is responsible for licensing premises for:  

·       The sale of alcohol by retail

·       The supply of alcohol in club premises

·       The provision of regulated entertainment

·       The provision of late night refreshment   The City of London licensing authority must carry out its licensing functions, including all actions and decisions, with a view to promoting the following objectives:  

·       The prevention of crime and disorder

·       Public safety

·       The prevention of public nuisance

·       The protection of children from harm