The next scheduled elections in the Forest of Dean will be the Local Elections, taking place in May 2027. If any by-elections are called before then, details will be published here.
View our Statement of Licensing policy.
Statement of Licensing Policy 2021 - pdf - 3.01 Mb
Apply for a personal licence to supply alcohol
Apply for a new premise licence, apply to vary an existing licence and apply for a provisional statement
Apply for a new club premises certificate or make a variation to an existing one
Apply to transfer a premises licence or change the designated premises supervisor
Support or object to an application for a premise licence
Apply to have a premises licence or club premises certificate reviewed
Search for and comment on licensing applications online. Track the progress of an application and save searches
Government extended licensing hours for the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026.
A guide to the main points of the Live Music Act 2012.
© Forest of Dean District Council 2026
