Guildhall Square - Notice Of Application For The Grant/Variation Of A Premises Licence

LICENSING ACT 2003
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT/VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been made to the licensing authority of Portsmouth City Council for the grant/variation of a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003. Details of the application are as follows:
Name of Applicant: Lydia Coote
Postal address of premises: Guildhall Square + Portsmouth Guild Hall Car Park, Portsmouth PO1 2AB
Describe briefly below either the licensable activities that will be carried on or from the above premises or the nature of the proposed variation to those current activities: The licence will include the sale of alcohol, live and recorded amplified music, speech and performance; that may include dance, poetry and plays. The licence will be utilised for time bound events, within the time of 10:00 – 23:00.
A copy of the statutory register may be inspected during normal office hours at the address shown below or online at

www.portsmouth.gov.uk.

Any responsible authority, or any other person wishing to make representations on this matter must submit those representations in writing to the Licensing Manager, Licensing Service, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, P01 2AL by no later than 12th March 2026. Written representations may also be made by email to:

Licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Any relevant representations should include a name and address and will be deemed public documents, will be forwarded to the licence holder and will be considered by the licensing authority. All relevant representations will be available for public inspection and also published on the council's website.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and, on summary conviction for the offence, a person is liable to a fine of any amount.
Signed: Lydia Coote
Dated: 24.02.26