Fife Licensing Board is an independent regulatory body by virtue of Section 5 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. The Board members are made up of local councillors and they must undergo training to be allowed to sit on the Board.
The Fife Licensing Board is there to administer and determine applications for premises that sell alcohol to the public. They are also required to regulate certain Gambling activities within Fife.
The Licensing Board is required to provide policy statements that set out how they intend to exercise its functions in terms of both Liquor Licensing and Gambling. These can be viewed from the publications section on this page.
Fife Licensing Board’s Statement of Licensing Policy 2023 – 2028 can also be viewed in the publications section below.
The Licensing Board is required to publish an annual report setting out how it has carried out its functions, summarising the decisions made. It also publishes a financial report on the Board's Income and Expenditure during the financial year.
When the Licensing Board has to consider an application, the applicant and any person who has made an objection or representation will be cited to the meeting to present their case before the Board makes a decision.
Prior to the Board meeting, the applicant will receive a citation letter requesting their attendance. The letter will detail any issues that are required to be addressed at the Board. If you are the applicant, you will also receive copies of any reports or letters that the Board will take into account.
View the 'What to expect when attending a Licensing Board Meeting' document for more information.
Notice of Fife Licensing Board’s Festive Extension is detailed within their current Statement of Licensing Policy:
For the duration of the policy, 5th November 2023 to 4th November 2028, a determination has been made under Section 67 (1) of the Act that the following festive extension will apply each year:
There is no requirement for any licence holder to trade during any extended hours resulting from the making of this determination.
Any extension sought out with those permitted by the determination or sought by premises not covered by the seasonal variation would require to be applied for by way of a section 68 Application for Extended Hours and such applications would be determined individually on their merits.
When applying for an extended hours application, please note that at least 28 days notice of the event date is required
For further information on Fife Licensing Board and to view scheduled meetings & agendas visit their profile page: Fife Licensing Board
