Draft Pavement Licensing Policy 2025

West Lancashire Borough Council is welcoming members of the public and businesses to give their feedback on the Council's draft Pavement Licensing Policy.

The updated policy sets out how the Council will implement an updated pavement café licensing regime across the Borough. It reflects changes to the Business and Planning Act 2020, which make the temporary licensing arrangements introduced during the pandemic permanent, and reflects current government guidance.

Hospitality businesses who want to use the pavement outside their premises for consumption of food and drink will be required to apply for a pavement licence and will need to comply with the licence conditions and policy.