An existing gambling premises licence can be transferred to another person or company who holds an appropriate operating licence from the Gambling Commission.
When a licence has lapsed because the existing licence holder has died/become mentally incapable/gone bankrupt or into liquidation, an application can be made within 6 months of the date of lapse to reinstate the licence in someone else’s name.
There is no time limit on the duration of a licence once reinstated.
Applications have a 28 day consultation period - providing there are no objections we aim to issue your licence within 10 working days from the end of this period.
Apply to transfer a premises licence
Download and complete the application form [PDF 116KB] and return with the existing licence.
Notification of the application must be sent to the Gambling Commission, HM Revenue and Customs, Blackpool police and social services as well as the licensing service.
The Gambling Commission provide template forms for this notification - Form A must be used when there is only one applicant, for two or more applicants use Form B.
Please read the guidance notes for further information on the application procedure including the fees payable.
Apply to reinstate a premises licence
Download and complete the application form [PDF 112KB] and return with the licence.
Notification of the application must be sent to the Gambling Commission, HM Revenue and Customs, Blackpool police and social services as well as the licensing service.
The Gambling Commission provide template forms for this notification - Form A must be used when there is only one applicant, for two or more applicants use Form B.
Please read the guidance notes for further information on the application procedure including the fees payable.
Contact
The licensing service is available to contact by telephone between 10.00am and 3.00pm Monday to Friday or visit in person by appointment only at the licensing desk at Blackpool Council's Customer First Centre on Corporation Street .