Forthcoming changes to the Licensing Law will take effect from 1st March 2004.

The new Act will incorporate the following:

• Flexible opening hours, with the potential for 24 hour opening, subject to consideration of impact on local residents.
  
• A single scheme for licensing premises, bringing together six existing licenses - alcohol, public entertainment, cinemas, theatres, late night refreshment houses and night cafes.
  
• A new personal licence system, allowing holders to sell and serve alcohol for consumption on or off any licensed premises.
  
• Personal and premises licences to be issued by the Local Authority, not Magistrates.

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