Licensing

COVID-19 precautions: significant changes have been made to the Council's licensing services in response to the outbreak. Where possible, relaxations have been introduced to support local business whilst maintaining safeguards. Where applications are still being processed, all parties are encouraged to submit applications and supporting information electronically to avoid potential delay.

We have prepared a summary (PDF, 655Kb) of the implications for all licences to assist applicants, licence holders and interested parties. More information can be obtained from the Licensing Service at 01695 585015 or licensing.enquiries@westlancs.gov.uk 

Listed below are the areas we administer and enforce licensing standards for. Please follow the links for more details.

Licences available

• Alcohol, entertainment & takeaways 
• Animal welfare 
• Caravan sites 
• Charitable collections 
• Food business registration 
• Gambling  
• Homes in multiple occupancy 
• Hypnotism 
• Markets 
• Scrap metal and motor salvage 
• Second hands goods dealer 
• Sexual entertainment venues and sex establishments 
• Skin piercing 
• Street trading 
• Taxis 

Other licensing information

• Consultation on licensing policy
• Public registers 
• Event Safety Advisory Group (ESAG)
• Contact the licensing teams