Statement of Licensing Policy (2008) WCC - Westminster City Council

3.2.7 The Licensing Authority will need to be satisfi ed that premises are being run inaccordance with the Licensing Act and any licensing conditions, which may beattached to the premises licence. The frequency of inspections will need to bedetermined on risk-based criteria, with high-risk operations receiving more attentionthan premises carrying low public safety/nuisance risks.3.2.8 Premises found to be fully compliant will attract a lower risk rating and those wherebreaches are detected will attract a higher risk rating.3.2.9 The Licensing Authority will take appropriate enforcement action against thoseresponsible for unlicensed premises/activity. Action will be carried out in accordancewith the council’s Corporate Enforcement Policy.3.2.10 Any complaints received by the council about unlicensed activity or the way alicensed premises may be operating will be dealt with in accordance with the council’sCorporate Enforcement Policy and may result in an adjustment to the risk rating,prompting more frequent visits. We will work with businesses in an attempt to resolveissues that are of concern.85