Courtyard Café in Poole applies for premises licence

The Courtyard Café on Poole High Street has applied to BCP Council for a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003. (Image: NQ)

A café on a Dorset high street has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol on-site.

The Courtyard Cafe on Poole High Street is seeking permission from the licensing authority of BCP Council.

In the application, the café seeks to sell alcohol on the premises.

The Courtyard Café on Poole High Street has applied to BCP Council for a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003. (Image: NQ)

The application has been listed under the Licensing Act 2003, and, if granted, will permit the café to start this activity.

Representations regarding the application must be received no later than April 30.

These must be submitted in writing and sent to the Licensing Team at BCP Council, Town Hall Annexe, St Stephen's Road.

To view the application record, people can visit this address from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, or access it via the council's website.

Under Section 158 Licensing Act 2003, it is an offence to knowingly or recklessly, make a false statement in connection with an application.

The maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction is unlimited (level 5 on the standard scale).

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