Consultation on the Sex Establishment Policy
North Hertfordshire District Council act as the licensing authority for the District in respect of premises licensed under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.
The current Sex Establishment Policy was published on 3rd April 2008.
This policy is due for review, expiring January 2011. The legislation relating to sex establishments has changed in light of new legislation and now includes sexual entertainment venues including, but not limited to, lap dancing and pole dancing.
One of the many legal responsibilities that a local authority has, is a responsibility to consider applications made by persons wanting to open and operate sex establishments within the local authority area.
In connection with this responsibility, North Hertfordshire District Council proposes that this policy will encompass all elements of sex establishment licensing and therefore assist applicants, the local authority and all other parties.
Sex Establishment Policy (446.54KB) 
The consultation period will commence on Monday 7th June 2010 and will continue for 12 weeks ending at midnight on Monday 30th August 2010.
This is your opportunity to raise any issues you may have and contribute to the formation of the Council's Sex Establishment Policy.
All responses during the consultation will be considered and incorporated into the Policy where appropriate. A summary of all responses will be included in the Report to Elected Members during the Committee process. The final Policy will be determined by the Elected Members.
Please note that all responses including personal details may be subject to publication or disclosure.
Please note that all responses must be received by midnight on Monday 30th August 2010.
Contact Details
All responses to the consultation should be sent in writing to:
Licensing and Enforcement
North Hertfordshire District Council
Council Offices
Gernon Road
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 3JF
Please direct queries to the Licensing Team on 01462 474000 or at licensing@north-herts.gov.uk 
Consultees
The following interested parties will be consulted:
- All existing sex establishment licence holders
- Hertfordshire Constabulary
- NHDC Councillors
- NHDC Legal Services
- Public Libraries within North Hertfordshire
- Town Centre Managers
- All existing licence holders as defined under the Licensing Act 2003
- Chamber of Commerce
- Neighbouring Authorities in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
- Responsible Authorities as defined under the Licensing Act 2003
- MIS (Members Information Service)
