On 5 April 2011 the Government brought into force an order
relaxing licensing hours to celebrate the Royal Wedding of His
Royal Highness Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton.
Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003 allows the Secretary of
State to make an order relaxing opening hours for licensed premises
to mark occasions of 'exceptional international, national or
local significance. A 'licensing hours order' overrides
existing opening hours in licensed premises (i.e. any premises with
a premises licence or club premises certificate).
The order will allow licensed premises in England and Wales to
stay open between 11pm on Friday 29 April and 1am on Saturday 30
April, and between 11pm on Saturday 30 April and 1am on Sunday 1
May for:
- the sale or supply of alcohol for consumption on the
premises;
- regulated entertainment; and
- late night refreshment where alcohol is also sold or
supplied for consumption on the premises.
The order will not apply to businesses that do not have the
relevant authorisation on their existing licence or to premises
where alcohol is consumed off the premises such as off-licences and
supermarkets.
For further information please refer to the Home Office Guidance.
If you have any questions regarding the order please contact the
Licensing Team.
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