Summary: In England and Wales, a licensing authority is the local body, usually the council, responsible for premises licence and other alcohol-licensing decisions in its area.
Reference: Alcohol licensing (opens in a new tab)
Home Office · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Overview and UK GDPR, opening paragraphs
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