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You can apply or pay for services and find information on this website quickly and easily. You'll get a faster response as it'll go to the right team and a copy of your request will be sent to your email.

Use the search bar at the top of the site or the menu to find what you need.

Got a question?

What do I need a personal licence for?

You need a personal licence to sell alcohol at a licensed premises like a pub or restaurant. It’s easy to apply online.

Apply for a personal licence

How do I apply for a personal licence?

It’s easy to apply online. You’ll just need a few details about you and the premises you want to sell alcohol at.

Apply for a personal licence

What do I need a premises licence for?

You need a premises licence for any business that wants to provide alcohol, live or recorded music, film, dance or entertainment, or if you want to sell hot food after 11pm. It’s easy to apply online.

Apply for a premises licence

How do I apply for a premises licence?

It’s easy to apply online. You’ll just need a few details about you and the premises.

Apply for a premises licence

Can I appeal a premises licence decision?

You can appeal a premises licence decision up to 28 days after the application has been made. You can also ask us to review an existing licence. It’s easy to do both online.

Appeal a premises licence

Can't find what you want online?

Send us a message

If you can' t find what you need you can contact us online and we'll respond within 14 days.

Give us a call

Call the licensing team on 01227 862 000 . Our phone lines are open between 8.45am to 5pm, during the week (excluding public holidays), and closed at weekends.

Visit the council

The council offices are open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 2pm. You'll need to call 01227 862 000 to book to see someone during these times.

Canterbury City Council
Military Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1YW

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Make a complaint to the council

If you've not had good service from us you can make a complaint online so that we can put it right and stop it from happening again.

Find out more about our complaints procedure.