Alcohol & drugs (more info..)

If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol or drugs, there's a wide range of help available.

Licensing act (more info..)

This page gives you all the information you need on licences regarding alcohol and entertainment.

Premises licence (more info..)

For information on the licence needed to provide late-night refreshments, regulated entertainment and to sell alcohol.

Personal licences (more info..)

Here you will find all information on personal licences required to sell alcohol.

Temporary event notices (more info..)

This section provides information on licences relating to temporary events.

Varying a licence or certificate (more info..)

Here you will find information on making changes to premises licences and club premises certificates.

Register of premises application (more info..)

A list of all applications received in Northumberland, updated weekly.

Club premises certificate (more info..)

Clubs such as working men's or rugby clubs are organisations where members join together for a particular purpose and may combine to purchase alcohol in bulk for its members. These clubs should apply for a club premises certificate.

Responsible authorities (more info..)

Responsible authorities are the public bodies entitled to make representations to the licensing authority in relation to an application.

Contact SORTED (more info..)

If you would like to contact Sorted, please do so using the contact details below:

Fees schedule licences (more info..)

Here you will find information on licensing fees.

Fees schedule licences (more info..)

Here you will find information on licensing fees.

Fees schedule licences (more info..)

Here you will find information on licensing fees.

Fees schedule licences (more info..)

Here you will find information on licensing fees.

Fees schedule licences (more info..)

Here you will find information on licensing fees.

Alcohol Awareness week tackling issues of underage drinking. (more info..)

17 November 2017 Archived

The Alnwick and Amble Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP), led by Northumberland County Council, is holding a range of activities throughout Alcohol Awareness Week, highlighting the dangers associated with alcohol.

Working​ ​Together​ ​to​ ​Reduce​​​ ​Harm​ ​Caused​ ​by​ ​Alcohol​ ​and​ ​Drugs​ ​ (more info..)

14 November 2017 Archived

Partners from across Northumberland along with Councillors gathered on Tuesday (7th November) at an alcohol and drug forum organised by Northumberland County Council.

Festive crackdown on illegal alcohol (more info..)

31 December 2019

Northumberland County Council’s Housing and Public Protection Service has carried out a crackdown on illegal Christmas spirits.  

Northumberland Council puts focus on underage drinking (more info..)

04 July 2018 Archived

The Alnwick and Amble Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP), led by Northumberland County Council, is holding a range of activities throughout a week of action starting July 9th, highlighting the dangers associated with alcohol and underage drinking.

Berwick pub sold illegal spirits (more info..)

22 October 2018 Archived

A couple who sold illegal spirits from their Berwick pub have to pay more than £3,000 after appearing in court.

Council encourages healthy drinking habits during lockdown (more info..)

30 April 2020

It’s a stressful and worrying time for everyone right now which means that when it comes to alcohol, people’s habits around drinking are changing.

Holiday parks fail test purchase operation (more info..)

17 September 2019 Archived

Northumberland holiday parks have performed disappointingly during a recent holiday time alcohol test purchase exercise carried out by the council.

Northumberland’s challenge to start the New Year by ditching the booze for 31 days. (more info..)

15 December 2017 Archived

Balance, the North East Alcohol Office, is urging friends, families and work colleagues in Northumberland to come together and take on the 2018 Dry January challenge, as a recent YouGov poll found almost one in 10 people in the North East – 168,899 people – are already planning on taking part.

People in Northumberland are challenged to “Try Dry” in January (more info..)

23 December 2019

One in 10 drinkers plan to go alcohol-free for Dry January 2020. And almost four in five (78%) Brits say they drink more than they want or intend to, according to a new online poll for Dry January.

Northumberland’s challenge to ditch the booze for Dry January (more info..)

02 January 2019 Archived

One in 10 drinkers in the North East said they were planning to ditch alcohol for Dry January 2019, according to a recent YouGov poll.

Public asked to help combat under-age sales (more info..)

29 August 2017 Archived

Residents are being asked to play their part in tackling under-age sales in the county.

Don’t let dodgy spirits haunt you (more info..)

04 September 2017 Archived

Residents and shopkeepers are being asked to look out for cheap illicit vodka after it was found on sale in pubs in the Berwick area.

Supporters walking tall to raise awareness during recovery month (more info..)

26 September 2019 Archived

Berwick will see people in recovery from dependence on drugs and alcohol, supporters, families and friends coming together to walk around the town on Friday 27th September.

Council seeks PPE supplies from Northumberland businesses (more info..)

06 April 2020

Northumberland County Council is asking local businesses to support their efforts to secure additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help protect frontline workers.

Recognising the contribution of carers in Northumberland (more info..)

14 June 2019 Archived

The contribution made by carers in Northumberland is being recognised as part of National Carers Week.

3. The impact of Alcohol consumption in Northumberland

A HEALTH AND WELLBEING BOARD Date: 10 DECEMBER 2015 The Impact of

consumption in Northumberland Report of the Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Children’s Services, Daljit Lally Cabinet Member: Cllr Susan Dungworth, Adult Soci...

06. Alcohol CLeaR self-assessment

HEALTH & WELLBEING BOARD Date: 13 July 2017

CLeaR Self-assessment Report of the Interim Chief Executive/DCS Cabinet Member: ?Councillor V. Jones, Adult Wellbeing & Health Purpose of the report: The purpose of this report is to: ? Brief senior le...

06.2 Alcohol Consumption Themed Scrutiny Meeting Notes 17.02.17

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL CARE AND WELLBEING OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE Notes of the

Consumption in Northumberland Task and Finish Group Meeting held in the Chairman’s Dining Room, County Hall, Morpeth at 12:00 pm on Thursday 16 February 2017 PRE...

03 A follow up report on the potential strategic approach to reducing the harm saused to young people by alcohol

A COMMITTEE: HEALTH AND WELLBEING BOARD Date: 12 MAY 2016 A follow up report on the potential strategic approaches to reducing the harm caused to young people by

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Children’s Ser...

04. A follow up report about young people and alcohol and the UK CMO Alcohol Guidelines Review

B COMMITTEE: HEALTH AND WELLBEING BOARD DATE: 11 FEBRUARY 2016 A follow up report about young people and

and the UK Chief Medical Officers

Guidelines Review Report of the Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Children’...

06.1 Alcohol Consumption Themed Scrutiny Meeting Notes 17.01.17 Appendix Dii

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL CARE AND WELLBEING OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE Notes ??of the

Consumption in Northumberland Task and Finish Group Meeting held in the Chairman’s Dining Room, County Hall, Morpeth at 10:00 am on Tuesday 17 January 2017 PRE...

10.2 Alcohol Consumption Themed Scrutiny Meeting Notes 17.02.17 (Appendix Diii)

NORTHUMBERLAND   COUNTY   COUNCIL      CARE   AND   WELLBEING   OVERVIEW   AND   SCRUTINY   COMMITTEE    Notes   of   the   

  C   onsumption   in   Northumberland   Task   and   Finish  G   roup  Meeting   held   in   the   Chairman’s   Dining   Room,   County   Hall,  ...

07 Alcohol Consumption in Northumberland Task and Finish Group - Draft Terms of Reference (Appendix G)

G   CARE   AND   WELLBEING   OVERVIEW   AND   SCRUTINY   COMMITTEE     

   CONSUMPTION   IN   NORTHUMBERLAND  TASK   AND   FINISH   GROUP    Draft   Terms   of   Reference   of   the   

   Consumption   in   Northumberland  Task   and   Finish   Group      Purpose...

10.1 Alcohol Consumption Themed Scrutiny Meeting Notes 17.01.17 (Appendix Dii)

NORTHUMBERLAND   COUNTY   COUNCIL      CARE   AND   WELLBEING   OVERVIEW   AND   SCRUTINY   COMMITTEE    Notes   o    f   the   

   Consumption   in  N   orthumberland   Task   and   Finish   Group  Meeting   held   in   the   Chairman’s   Dining  R   oom,   County   Hal...

03 Alcohol strategy Report

Licensing Committee Date: 21 August 2013 ________________________________________________________________________ Government’s

Strategy 2012 consultation – the next steps Report of the Director of Public Health and Protection Policy Board Member:...

03 Alcohol strategy Report

Licensing Committee Date: 21 August 2013 ________________________________________________________________________ Government’s

Strategy 2012 consultation – the next steps Report of the Director of Public Health and Protection Policy Board Member:...

03 Alcohol strategy Report

Licensing Committee Date: 21 August 2013 ________________________________________________________________________ Government’s

Strategy 2012 consultation – the next steps Report of the Director of Public Health and Protection Policy Board Member:...

03 Alcohol strategy Report

Licensing Committee Date: 21 August 2013 ________________________________________________________________________ Government’s

Strategy 2012 consultation – the next steps Report of the Director of Public Health and Protection Policy Board Member:...

06 Alcohol Consumption in Northumberland Task and Finish Group Report

D CABINET Date: 11 April 2017 ________________________________________________________________________

CONSUMPTION IN NORTHUMBERLAND TASK AND FINISH GROUP Report of the Chairman of the Task and Finish Group: Councillor Kath Nisbet _________________...

04 Appendix A

Next steps following the consultation on delivering the Government’s

strategy July 2013Contents Ministerial foreword ...................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ...................