Licensing
Our Licensing team deals with a variety of different licensing issues.
Pavement licences
The Government has issued guidance on pavement licensing for businesses and you can apply to us for permission. We are waiving the £100 application fee in Copeland.
Clubs and premises
Application forms and guidance are available for premises licences and certificates, personal licences and temporary event notices. You can view and comment on applications under consideration
Best Bar None
Best Bar None is an accreditation scheme for licensed premises.
Animals
Application forms and guidance is available for animal activity licences, and view a list of current list of inspection ratings.
Gambling
Further information is available on gambling licences.
Taxi and private hire
Further information is available on taxi and private hire licences.
This document lists wheelchair-accessible taxis in the borough.
Lotteries, street collections and house-to-house collections
Further information is available on lotteries, street collections and house-to-house collections.
Caravan sites
Further information is available on caravan site licences.
Public Registers
View our public register for personal licences and premises licences, club certificates and temporary event notices.