Food, alcohol, entertainment and gambling
We are currently working on drafting our Licensing statement of principles for 2026 to 2030.
The draft is now open for consultation and we invite comments until the closing date of 29 August 2025.
Comments can be sent to the Licensing team via email at licensing@n-somerset.gov.uk.
Gambling and lotteries
See our licence applications related to gambling and lotteries
Food businesses
How to register your business if you store, prepare, distribute or sell food
Personal licence
Apply for a licence if you want to make, supply or authorise the sale of alcohol
Premises licence
Apply for a premises licence if you are providing entertainment or selling alcohol or late-night refreshments
Club premises certificate
If you want to supply alcohol or provide entertainment in a qualifying club, find out how to apply for a club premises certificate
Temporary event notice
How to notify us about temporary events involving the sale of alcohol, late-night refreshment or entertainment
Hypnotism
Apply for a permit if you want to perform or demonstrate a hypnotism act in public