Licensing committee training resources

View a range of resources and handbooks to help you with your role on your licensing committee.


Licensing committee training videos

In order to effectively administer the licensing system, it is crucial that members are fully trained before sitting on a committee, and these videos are designed to support that process. These videos focus on some key areas of licensing: alcohol and entertainment, taxi and private hire vehicle, and gambling. 
Licensing committee councillor tip sheet hub

 A hub for the LGA's range of tip and advice sheets for councillors who are members of their council's licensing committee.
E-learning: licensing module

If you're a councillor, completing our e-learning modules will deepen your knowledge of local government and help you to build the leadership skills you need to work effectively with your communities.
Local Government Association and Institute of Licensing: Training standard

This training standard guidance has been designed to set out what the LGA and the Institute of Licensing believe to be a basic level of licensing committee member training, although this does not constitute legal advice and should not be treated as such.
Licensing leadership essentials

'Leadership Essentials' is a series of series of programmes and workshops’ designed as themed learning opportunities for councillors. Each event concentrates on a specific portfolio area or a specific theme.