Information on the licences that we issue...

The Licensing Department are responsible for issuing licenses relating to Alcohol and Entertainment, Gambling, Sex Establishments, Street Collections and House to House Collections.

The Service Unit surveys premises and following close liaison with the Police, Fire Brigade and the Council's Community and Environmental Services Directorate, enforces the Council's Licensing and Gambling Policies, copies of which are available free of charge on request. The Policies cover general safety and management, including hours of opening, fire hazards, and provision for disabled people.

For full details on the Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing please click the link below.

Collection Licensing information

Each local authority is empowered to regulate street collections and to issue licences. Permits are only required if you plan to carry out a street collection in a public area. House to House collections are also regulated by the local authority and you must apply for a permit to make a collection in the Swale area. Please contact us on 01795 417364 to request application forms and/or check available dates for your area.