Licensing Policies

Privacy notice and data retention policy 

In fulfilling its statutory duties the Licensing Authority handles large amounts of personal data, and to a lesser extent sensitive personal data. The document below is the Licensing Authorities privacy and data retention policy.  

Enforcement Policy 

Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Principles 2022  

At least every 3 years, the Licensing Authority is required to consult and publish a Statement of Principles relating to the carrying out of its functions under the Gambling Act 2005.  

In accordance with the Gambling Act 2005 and Gambling Commission Guidance to Local Authorities, East Cambridgeshire District Council reviewed its Statement of Principles relating to the Gambling Act 2005 this year. The revised statement was adopted by Full Council on 21 October 2021 following a period of consultation, and published in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005 on 22 October 2021. The new policy came into effect on 31 January 2022, and can be found below.  

Licensing Act 2003 - Statement of Licensing Policy 2021 

Every 5 years the Licensing Authority is required to consult and publish a Statement of Licensing Policy relating to the carrying out of its functions under the Licensing Act 2003. 

In accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 East Cambridgeshire District Council has reviewed its Statement of Licensing Policy to come into effect on 7 January 2021. Public consultation on the revised Statement of Licensing Policy took place from 14 June 2020 to 14 August 2020. The revised Statement of Licensing Policy was adopted by Full Council on 22 October 2020, and was published on 10 November 2020. The new policy came into effect on 7 January 2021. 

Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 - Statement of Licensing Policy 

Charity collections - Statements of Licensing Policy 

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 

Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 - Statement of Licensing Policy and Guidance for Applicants 

Street Trading - Statement of Licensing Policy 

Sex Establishments - Statement of Licensing Policy