Carlisle Licensing Policy

Have your say

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 23 February 2011)

Local residents and businesses are being asked to comment on Carlisle City Council’s Sex Establishment Policy.

The new policy will cover the licensing and regulation of sex entertainment venues such as lap dancing clubs; pole dancing clubs; sex shops and sex cinemas.

A public consultation on the draft policy is now underway and any comments need to be submitted before Friday, 15 April 2011.

The Council recognises the important role that regulatory authorities, the licensed trade, residents, businesses and other stakeholders have to play in influencing this Policy. It therefore intends to take a wide range of views on the Policy as part of its consultation.

Carlisle City Cllr John Mallinson, Portfolio holder for Governance and Resources, said:

“The council takes its responsibility as the licensing authority in Carlisle very seriously. It is extremely important we get the policy right for the businesses and residents in the area and work in partnership with the Police and Fire Service along with the other responsible authorities. We want people to give us their views and comments on the draft policy we have prepared as this is a policy which affects the whole community.”

Local views are important and they will help determine the final content of the policy and all written comments shall be considered, although the City Council not be able to respond individually to each comment.

Copies of the draft policy are available on the council’s website www.carlisle.gov.uk and from the reception area at the Civic Centre in Carlisle.

Any comments should be submitted in writing to Mr J A Messenger, Licensing Manager, Carlisle City Council, Civic Centre, Carlisle CA3 8QG or by emailing licensing@carlisle.gov.uk   to be received no later than Friday, 15 April 2011.