Consultation outcome

Relaxation of licensing hours for His Majesty the King’s coronation

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England and Wales

This consultation has concluded

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Detail of outcome

The government will be going ahead with the proposal to make a Licensing Hours Order under section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003 to relax licensing hours in England and Wales to mark His Majesty the King’s coronation.

The order aims to allow people in England and Wales to celebrate the constitutional and historic significance of the coronation of the King and the beginning of his reign.

The order will apply to premises already licensed until 11pm for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises, for the provision of late-night refreshment (only where there is also the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises), and for the provision of regulated entertainment in England and Wales.

The order will extend the licensing hours for such premises from 11pm to 1am the following day, on Friday 5 May, Saturday 6 May, and Sunday 7 June.


Original consultation

Summary

The government is consulting on whether to relax licensing hours across England and Wales to mark His Majesty the King’s coronation on the 6 May 2023.

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Consultation description

This paper sets out for consultation proposals to relax the licensing hours for His Majesty the King’s coronation. The consultation is aimed at members of the public, local licensing authorities, licensed premises, and other interested parties in England and Wales where these proposals apply.

Documents

Consultation: Relaxation of licensing hours for His Majesty the King’s coronation

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Updates to this page

Published 19 December 2022
Last updated 6 March 2023 + show all updates
  1. Consultation responses and outcome published.

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