Winter support

Colchester Borough Council is providing support for residents, businesses and communities throughout winter.

Alcohol and entertainment

Information on premises licences for alcohol sales, entertainment, and late-night food at fixed locations or large events.

Find further information on personal licences authorising alcohol sales at licensed premises.

Find further information on licences allowing members’ clubs to supply alcohol and provide regulated entertainment.

Find further information on temporary event notices for one-off or occasional events.

Find further information on licences that let food and drink businesses place tables and chairs on the pavement next to their premises.

Find further information on the process to review a premises licence because of sustained problems at the premises.

Read our licensing policy to understand the regulations and guidelines that apply.

Apply online or download the forms and notices you need for alcohol, entertainment and late-night refreshment licensing.

Colchester’s Safety Advisory Group offers event organisers advice from statutory agencies responsible for safety and public protection in the city.