Licensing policy consultation

The Council is consulting on its new Licensing Policy. 

The Policy sets out how the Council will exercise its licensing functions in order to promote the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder, the protection of children from harm, public safety, and the prevention of public nuisance.

Licensing act policy 2026
City centre plan

Any comments should be sent to licensing.team@colchester.gov.uk by 5 November 2025.