Under the Licensing Act 2003 applications concerning the grant or variation of a premises licence or club premises certificate, or the grant of a provisional statement are subject to the publication of a notice on the premises and in a local newspaper by the applicant.
In addition we are also required to publish notice of these types of applications and any that are pending will appear, and can be viewed, below.
Anyone can make a representation on the applications listed below (either for or against the matter). We must receive your representation by the dates shown by each application below.
Please read the below guidance notes before you submit any representations.
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Notice is hereby given that Matthew Ball of Footy Nation, Ocean Plaza Unit B & C, Marine Parade Southport PR8 1SB has applied to Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council for a Grant of a Premise Licence.
The terms of which being as follows:
Hours open to public:
Monday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Tuesday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Wednesday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Thursday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Friday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Saturday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Sunday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Licensable activities:
The sale of alcohol by retail
Monday - from 12.00 to 23.00
Tuesday - from 12.00 to 23.00
Wednesday - from 12.00 to 23.00
Thursday - from 12.00 to 23.00
Friday - from 12.00 to 23.00
Saturday - from 12.00 to 23.00
Sunday - from 12.00 to 23.00
The provision of regulated entertainment - Indoor sporting events
Monday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Tuesday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Wednesday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Thursday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Friday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Saturday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Sunday - from 10.00 to 23.00
This application can be inspected in person at the below postal address (weekdays 09.00 to 15.00 by appointment).
Any representations to the application shall be in writing and should be lodged with The Licensing Authority Licensing Unit, Sefton MBC, Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ, stating the terms of the grounds of the said representation, not later than 30 March 2026.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. A person is liable to an unlimited fine on conviction should such a false statement be made.
Notice is hereby given that Darya Southport Ltd of Darya Southport 169 Lord Street Southport PR8 1QG has applied to Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council for a Grant of a Premise Licence.
The terms of which being as follows:
Hours open to public:
Monday - from 09.00 to 24.00
Tuesday - from 09.00 to 24.00
Wednesday - from 09.00 to 24.00
Thursday - from 09.00 to 24.00
Friday - from 09.00 to 02.00
Saturday - from 09.00 to 02.00
Sunday - from 09.00 to 02.00
Licensable activities:
The sale of alcohol by retail
Monday - from 09.00 to 24.00
Tuesday - from 09.00 to 24.00
Wednesday - from 09.00 to 24.00
Thursday - from 09.00 to 24.00
Friday - from 09.00 to 02.00
Saturday - from 09.00 to 02.00
Sunday - from 09.00 to 02.00
This application can be inspected in person at the below postal address (weekdays 09.00 to 15.00 by appointment).
Any representations to the application shall be in writing and should be lodged with The Licensing Authority Licensing Unit, Sefton MBC, Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ, stating the terms of the grounds of the said representation, not later than 31 March 2026.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. A person is liable to an unlimited fine on conviction should such a false statement be made.
Notice is hereby given that Essar Oil (UK) Limited of Maghull Service Station Northway Maghull L31 2HA has applied to Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council for a Grant of a Premise Licence.
The terms of which being as follows:
Hours open to public:
Monday - from 00.00 to 23.59
Tuesday - from 00.00 to 23.59
Wednesday - from 00.00 to 23.59
Thursday - from 00.00 to 23.59
Friday - from 00.00 to 23.59
Saturday - from 00.00 to 23.59
Sunday - from 00.00 to 23.59
Licensable activities:
The sale of alcohol by retail
Monday - from 00.00 to 23.59
Tuesday - from 00.00 to 23.59
Wednesday - from 00.00 to 23.59
Thursday - from 00.00 to 23.59
Friday - from 00.00 to 23.59
Saturday - from 00.00 to 23.59
Sunday - from 00.00 to 23.59
The provision of late-night refreshment
Monday - from 23.00 to 05.00
Tuesday - from 23.00 to 05.00
Wednesday - from 23.00 to 05.00
Thursday - from 23.00 to 05.00
Friday - from 23.00 to 05.00
Saturday - from 23.00 to 05.00
Sunday - from 23.00 to 05.00
This application can be inspected in person at the below postal address (weekdays 09.00 to 15.00 by appointment).
Any representations to the application shall be in writing and should be lodged with The Licensing Authority Licensing Unit, Sefton MBC, Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ, stating the terms of the grounds of the said representation, not later than 7 April 2026.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. A person is liable to an unlimited fine on conviction should such a false statement be made.
Notice is hereby given that McDonald's Restaurant Limited of McDonalds Restaurant Dunnings Bridge Road Bootle L30 has applied to Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council for a Variation of a Premise Licence.
The terms of which being as follows:
To remove the Drive-Thru/Delivery only restriction from 00:00 until 05:00 to enable the in-store restaurant to remain open 24/7.
This application can be inspected in person at the below postal address (weekdays 09.00 to 15.00 by appointment).
Any representations to the application shall be in writing and should be lodged with The Licensing Authority Licensing Unit, Sefton MBC, Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ, stating the terms of the grounds of the said representation, not later than 20 April 2026.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. A person is liable to an unlimited fine on conviction should such a false statement be
made.
Notice is hereby given that JD Wetherspoon PLC of The Queen's Picture House 47-49 South Road Waterloo L22 5PE has applied to Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council for a Variation of a Premise Licence.
The terms of which being as follows:
To amend the hours on the premises licence as follows and update existing conditions:
Sale by Retail of Alcohol
Friday and Saturday 0900 – 0100 (currently 2330)
Late Night Refreshment
Friday and Saturday 2300 – 0100 (currently 2330)
Opening
Friday and Saturday 0800 – 0130 (currently 0000)
Sunday to Thursday hours remain unchanged.
This application can be inspected in person at the below postal address (weekdays 09.00 to 15.00 by appointment).
Any representations to the application shall be in writing and should be lodged with The Licensing Authority Licensing Unit, Sefton MBC, Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ, stating the terms of the grounds of the said representation, not later than 21 April 2026.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. A person is liable to an unlimited fine on conviction should such a false statement be made.
Notice is hereby given that Adventure Cinema Ltd of Meols Hall Botanic Road Southport PR9
7LZ has applied to Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council for a Grant of a Premise Licence.
The terms of which being as follows:
Hours open to public:
Friday - from 18.00 to 23.00
Saturday - from 12.00 to 23.00
Sunday - from 10.00 to 23.00
Licensable activities:
The sale of alcohol by retail
Friday - from 18.00 to 23.00
Saturday - from 12.00 to 23.00
Sunday - from 10.00 to 23.00
The provision of regulated entertainment - Films:
Friday - from 18.00 to 23.00
Saturday - from 12.00 to 23.00
Sunday - from 10.00 to 23.00
The provision of regulated entertainment - Recorded music:
Friday - from 18.00 to 23.00
Saturday - from 12.00 to 23.00
Sunday - from 10.00 to 23.00
This application can be inspected in person at the below postal address (weekdays 09.00 to 15.00 by appointment).
Any representations to the application shall be in writing and should be lodged with The Licensing Authority Licensing Unit, Sefton MBC, Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ, stating the terms of the grounds of the said representation, not later than 22 April 2026.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. A person is liable to an unlimited fine on conviction should such a false statement be made.