Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031

Rugby Borough Council has reviewed its Statement of Licensing Policy, which sets out the council's policy for licensing and regulating businesses which sell alcohol and/or provide entertainment and/or late night refreshment.

The policy usually covers businesses such as pubs, clubs, restaurants, hotels, off licences and late-night food takeaways.

The Licensing Act 2003 sets out the following four statutory objectives which must be addressed when undertaking licensing functions:

• the prevention of crime and disorder
• public safety
• the prevention of public nuisance
• the protection of children from harm

The council, as the licensing authority, must carry out its functions under the Licensing Act 2003 with a view to promoting the statutory objectives.

Consultation

We have now launched a public consultation on the draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031.

View the draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031

Please submit your comments on the draft policy to licensing@rugby.gov.uk 

The consultation closes at 5pm on Wednesday 1 October 2025.