We are responsible for licensing premises that provide alcohol, regulated entertainment and late-night refreshment. As part of this, we are carrying out an Interim Cumulative Impact Policy Review as part of our statutory responsibilities.

The "Cumulative Impact Policy" is part of our overall Statement of Licensing Policy 2023-2028. It means that we have identified areas of Newcastle where there are large numbers of licensed premises and where this could have a negative effective on the surrounding area, and take this into account when making licensing decisions. You can read more about this on p.64-85 of the Statement of Licensing Policy here: Statement of Licensing Policy 2023-2028

Your feedback will help us understand how the policy is affecting local people, businesses and organisations, and identify any changes that may be needed which make sure our licensing policies continue to support local communities while managing licensed premises fairly and effectively.

What we would like you to do
We are keen to hear your views on the current cumulative impact policy, its effectiveness, any challenges or unintended consequences, and whether you think there are opportunities for improvement. Please give us your views by completing the survey, which you will find at the bottom of the page, or you can open it in a new window by clicking this link: Statement of Licensing Policy Cumulative Impact Review Consultation 2026 – Fill in form
You can also email us at: licensing@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 7878 and ask for the 'Public Safety and Regulation Division'.

How we will store and use your answers
Your answers are anonymous and you cannot be identified from them. We will store your responses securely and will not use them for any other purpose, or share them outside of Newcastle City Council. You can read more about how we store and manage people’s data here: Let’s talk Newcastle Online Privacy Policy 

 

What will happen next
People giving us their views will help us ensure that the review is informed not only by evidence and legal considerations, but also by the practical experiences of those affected by the Statement of Licensing Policy 2023-2028. We want to encourage meaningful discussions that will help shape the policy over the next two years prior to a full review in 2028.