§ Lord Aveburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they intend to produce advice for local residents on how to object to applications for premises licences under the Licensing Act 2003, including renewals; and whether they intend to include matters of interest to the general public, as well as to local authorities and licensees, in their licensing countdowns. [HL826]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyInformation about making representations is already available on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's website. However, we plan to make further advice available which we will also place on our website and, alongside other relevant issues of interest to residents, inLicensing Countdown. The guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 also states that licensing authorities should consider providing advice on their websites about how any interested party can make representations to them. We are working closely with local authority bodies to make sure this information is made available. For the fist time, the Licensing Act 2003 gives residents a greater say in influencing licensing decisions in their local area, and I hope they use this