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Consultancy Services

Expert Support for Licensing, Compliance and Enforcement

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At Licensing Professionals, we provide practical, results-driven consultancy to support both the public and private sectors in meeting their obligations under the Licensing Act 2003 and associated legislation.

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Our consultants have extensive experience in licensing enforcement, local authority management, and hospitality operations, allowing us to offer informed, balanced guidance that works in the real world.

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Licensing and Regulatory Advice

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We assist operators, solicitors, and local authorities in all areas of licensing compliance, including:

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  • Premises licence applications and variations

  • Licensing reviews, hearings, and representations

  • Compliance audits and due-diligence inspections

  • Temporary Event Notices and event planning

  • Policy reviews and implementation of local licensing strategies

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Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain full compliance while minimising operational disruption and risk.

Operational Support for Licensed Premises

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Running a licensed venue comes with complex responsibilities. We provide clear, actionable advice on:

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  • Staff training and record-keeping requirements

  • Incident and refusals logs

  • Drug awareness and search policies

  • Security and crowd-management planning

  • Age-verification procedures (Challenge 25)

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Our consultants can visit your premises, review documentation, and provide tailored improvement plans aligned with local authority expectations.

Enforcement and Local Authority Support

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We work alongside enforcement and local authority teams to provide:

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  • Policy writing and procedural reviews

  • Licensing officer training and CPD sessions

  • Independent investigations and audit reports

  • Expert witness statements for hearings and reviews

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Our consultancy reinforces consistency, transparency, and fairness in licensing enforcement.

Why Choose Licensing Professionals

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  • Experienced former licensing officers and industry specialists

  • In-depth knowledge of current legislation and Home Office guidance

  • Clear, pragmatic advice designed for real-world application

  • Nationwide coverage with a focus on London and the South East

  • Competitive, transparent pricing with no hidden costs

Get in Touch

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Whether you require a one-off compliance audit or ongoing consultancy support, we can help.
Contact us today for a confidential discussion about your requirements.

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